One projectile directly hits residential building in the Sharon region, leveling it and starting fire; army investigating who's behind the launch

Prime minister's son accompanied his father to annual US pro-Israel lobby group event; meeting with young leaders confirmed by official, though it does not appear on roster

Rishon Lezion, Petah Tikva, Beersheba, Ashdod, Kiryat Gat also make fortified areas accessible to public, as Israeli forces begin retaliatory strikes on Hamas targets

The number of Haredim who won't be voting for community's traditional parties is up considerably, and most are right-wing, according to recent surveys

A missile from Rafah to the heart of Israel raises war fears, with little appetite for Hamas's excuses, and will likely have a direct impact on Israeli elections

Terror group said to have 'no interest' in rocket fire at Israel ahead of arrival of Egyptian delegation in Gaza

Second officer lightly injured in riot at Ketziot Prison; 11 inmates wounded in dispute over attempts to block mobile phone usage; prison services say situation under control

Turkish president asserts UN General Assembly can't allow 'big mistake' to go ahead, says US is campaigning on behalf of Netanyahu in Knesset elections