United Nations, Egypt, Jordan, Palestinian Authority all condemn Israeli 'aggression' in Gaza that killed 3 senior Islamic Jihad officials and at least 10 civilians

Opposition leader Yair Lapid and National Unity Party Chairman Benny Gantz express support say they government has their full backing;

Security cabinet to meet as one minister says 'this is the quiet before the storm' in expectation of rocket and missile fire from Gaza to target Israeli cities in the south and center of the country

According to Palestinian health officials at least 13 people were killed among them unarmed civilians, women and children; Gaza rulers say they will strike at Israeli enemy

Nides, denies Israeli politics play a role in the decision and the main motive is his desire to return home to his family; Blinken says ambassador worked with "characteristic energy and skill" and strengthened U.S. Israel bond

Hundreds of families from Gaza border communities boarded 25 buses to get away from the 'catastrophe' of rockets

Chef Itay Ben-Dov tells Ynet of his days as the private chef of the new British king and queen when they were still prince and duchess after applying for a job that would free him from the demands of one of Britain's best restaurants

IDF launches Operation Shield and Arrow a week after a bout of cross-border violence during which over 100 rockets were fired from the Palestinian enclave into southern Israel in less than 24 hours; Gallant calls up reserves