Avi Issacharoff

Islamic Jihad, PRC responsible for almost all of Sunday's 30 rockets fired from Gaza; IAF specifically targets rocket-launching squads.

IDF plans probe to clarify how three Egyptian policemen were killed, possibly shot by IDF soldiers aiming at terrorists in Egyptian territory.

Israel had waited 24 hours to give the situation a chance to calm; Grad rocket hits school in Be'er Sheva; Egyptian official says temporary cease fire will come into effect on Sunday night.

More than 70 rockets fired from Gaza into Israel; Prime Minister convenes top ministers.

Rocket and mortar strikes take place throughout southern Israel on Saturday; two children lightly wounded in Ofakim.

Two children lightly wounded when four rockets land in Ofakim on Saturday evening; Iron Dome intercepts rocket aimed at Be'er Sheva.

Palestinian attacks on Israel continue, firing 30 Grad and Qassam rockets into south Israel over the course of Friday; IAF bombs three targets on Gaza Strip.

Chaos in Sinai since the revolution in Egypt makes it easier to carry out the attacks turning Israel's quietest border into its deadliest.

Khaled Meshal, head of the Hamas political bureau is in Cairo for the Shalit negotiations but according to a senior Egyptian official quoted in Al-Hayat – these negotiations are not going anywhere.

Strikes come hours after series of deadly terror attacks in southern Israel in which seven people were killed.

Egyptian official tells Al Hayat that each side insists on the best possible outcome for itself, and stresses that Israel and Hamas must make concessions.

Despite interest, there is still distance between intensive negotiations and the signing of a deal, due to substantive disparities in parties' positions.

Protest was meant to show solidarity with Palestinian refugees who have fled their homes due to Syrian government's violent crackdown on demonstrators.

Khaled Meshal to hold talks Wednesday with Egyptian intelligence chief, General Murad Muwafi, Al-Hayat reports.

Hamas official says Israel is now showing flexibility on conditions for a swap deal for the captured soldier.

Senior Hamas official says Israel has been showing much more flexibility regarding its demands in a prisoner exchange deal to secure the release of captured IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

London-based Al-Hayat reports Hamas political chief on way to Cairo; Palestinian sources say Israel showing willingness to compromise.

Al-Hayat quoted an unnamed top Egyptian official as saying that while there has been no breakthrough in talks Hamas is eager to reach a deal quickly.

The Prime Minister’s Office called the UN bid “expected but regrettable,” adding that it seems to indicate Abbas has decided to avoid direct negotiations with Israel.

UN chief tells UN Security Council tboth Lebanon and Israel have agreed to negotiate maritime security issues through the United Nations with assistance from local experts.

Official tells AFP that PM Netanyahu demanded cancellation of fifth meeting that was scheduled to take place two weeks ago in Amman.

Syrian television announces that 'uprising was quelled,' in Hama operation that Syrian sources say lasted six days.

IDF deploys missile defense system near Ashkelon; Sdot Negev Regional Council chairman: We are stepping toward the month of September, but we have security problems.

Air Force attacks five military targets in Gaza after third rocket attack from Strip in 24 hours.

Palestinians inform Israel of their intention to keep the peace and avoid confrontation. Polls show Palestinians oppose outbreak of third intifada, following push for statehood.