Home in Rishon Lezion suffers direct hit; IDF spokesman says military continues to bombard Gaza to 'improve' army’s situation for upcoming ground offensive

Polish-born historian Alex Dancyg seen by many as 'ambassador of dialogue' for efforts to improve relations between Israel and Poland, alongside ability to reach children

If shipping companies decide Israeli ports are too risky, the country could soon find itself running out of food

Local police order residents and business owners in city of Lewiston to stay indoors as gunman remains at large

Military says it struck Hamas sites, operatives in hours-long 'targeted raid' before returning infantry to Israeli side of border, as larger ground assault awaits

Cultural institutions in most places remain shuttered, while those in Jerusalem can reopen; all are providing online distractions geared especially to displaced Israeli families

A Gaza Islamic University professor calls to 'completely destroy the Jews,' while an Istanbul-based scholars association designates jihad against Israelis as a duty for all Muslims

Incident under investigation as hate crime; homeowner says suspect burst into bedroom, but no family members physically injured