Israel was caught completely off-guard and took long hours to transport its forces to the field to defend the locales under attack. These are six main failures that dictated the developments in combat

Hamas, a 'small' terror organization exposed the nakedness of Israel, a regional superpower. While the failure is first and foremost that of the Military Intelligence and the Shin Bet security service, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be able to wash his hands of this travesty

News of the attack in Egypt, where anti-Israeli sentiment runs especially high during bouts of violence, arrives as Israel battles Palestinian militants after a major incursion from Gaza

Dozens of Palestinian militants infiltrate Israel from Gaza by land, sea and air ■ Some 2,500 rockets fired from the Strip ■ At least 250 Israelis killed, some 1,600 wounded ■ Army strikes Hamas targets in Gaza; 230 Palestinians reportedly killed ■ 'Substantial' number of civilians and soldiers held hostage in Gaza

The comparisons between the original Yom Kippur War and this week’s sudden traumatic assault by Hamas are obvious and striking. But there is a crucial difference – which will determine how this war ends

Hezbollah adds northern front to attack on Israel and congratulates Hamas. The UN appeals to both sides to stop the escalation

Over half the residents at Kfar Aza still barricaded in security rooms as Israeli soldiers sweep the kibbutz for terrorists

Where is the safest place to stay in during a rocket strike from Gaza, can I leave the country, how can I find a missing person, and is there a helpline in English?