Defense officials believe latest military operation would improve Israel's position in negotiations to return captives, MIAs; Israel may issue more work permits for Gaza Palestinians as economic considerations take center stage in conflict

Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav said some 200 rockets land inside strip killing 15 uninvolved civilians; says 11 innocent people were killed by IDF strikes including wives of senior PIJ commanders targeted

Forces enter northern West Bank village of Rumana near Jenin late on Sunday to demolish homes of As’ad Alrafa’ani and Sabhi Abu Shakir who kill 3, wound 4 in Haredi city; assailants say attack their own initiative and not affiliated to terror organization

Analysis: Sources say leadership gave go ahead to offensive after it became clear Islamic Jihad would not back away from intent to attack Israelis with anti-tank missiles following arrest of terror group's chief in West Bank

PM says all operation's goals achieved and 'Islamic Jihad's entire military high command' killed in fighting; Gantz sends stern warning to Iran, says Israel won't shy from carrying out preemptive attacks 'from Tehran to Khan Yunis'

Video shows troops postpone attack on Islamic Jihad's southern command chief to save the lives of uninvolved Gazans, with soldiers overheard saying, 'children were identified on site of the attack'

As 3 days of fighting come to an end, roads in communities near Gaza border reopen, with trains set to become operational later in the day; UN delegation enters Gaza to oversee to ensure ceasefire holds; 'We remain on high alert,' says IDF spokesperson

Former health minister sentenced to probation and a fine as part of a plea bargain in which he admitted to abusing his authority to block extradition of alleged child abuser Malka Leifer