Hamas claims responsibility; Loud booms of interceptions heard in Tel Aviv, throughout the Sharon and Gush Dan areas; Four months since rockets fired on center 

Hamas releases a video in which they claim to have killed and kidnapped soldiers in Jabaliyah; IDF spokesperson denies authenticity of video: 'There is no incident of soldier abduction' 

In briefing to reporters, officials say the carefully worded ruling by the judges of the UN's International Court of Justice does not stop Rafah offensive or deny Israel's ability for self-defense rejecting South African request for an end to war, for the 4th time

Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach, 20, soldier in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Kfir Brigade, from Jerusalem, critically wounded in battle in Beit Hanoun last week

Staff Sergeant Sahar Sudaei, 20, of Givati Brigade's 435th Battalion, from Tel Aviv falls in battle; special forces soldier seriously wounded in southern Gaza

Hailing from a picturesque Swedish town, Brigitta Yavari-Ilan felt a spiritual calling; after studying art in New York, she found herself in Jerusalem; she vows never to leave her cherished stone house; 'I envision it becoming a museum and guesthouse after my passing, preserving its current state'

A committee will investigate the events leading up to the Iron Swords War, including the political and military decision-making and conduct of all echelons during the war   

Footage shows party held in upscale restaurant on North Sea island includes chants calling for immigrants to be expelled; establishment owner says legal action underway against participants; slams others present who stood by doing nothing