Analysis: Government's response to rocket barrage after PIJ prisoner dies on Tuesday, emboldens Gaza factions to launch attacks in broad daylight and seek to determine new rules of engagement

Opinion: Netanyahu knows he lacks international support for a major military offensive in Gaza, might be accused by opponents of seeking to weaken ongoing demonstrations against his judicial policies and could even see refusal of reservists to serve

Opinion: The transition from routine to emergency happens within seconds, a feeling your stomach is turning; Just imagine how I felt when it all began and my children didn't answer the phone