Residents of border communities say attack growing more frequent; local mayor says only 10-km strip cleared of all threats would convince residents to return

Interrogated Palestinians reveal the level of abuse and neglect they've endured by Hamas, even going so far as saying they'd be much better off with the IDF in charge because being among Israeli soldiers 'felt safe'

Military reveals out of 172 soldiers killed since ground offensive on Gaza, 18 die in friendly fire incidents; Qatari paper says Israel pressing Egypt via economic means, to allow troops to operate along Egyptian-Gaza border

Netanyahu, Gallant present options for control of Gaza border with Egypt amid concerns that underground tunnels from Sinai would ensure flow of weapons to terror group or present escape rout for Hamas leaders

Palestinian Health Ministry reports enough doses entered the Strip to vaccinate enough children for up to 14 months; Israel confirms will help prevent spread of dieseases