Blasts heard in central Israel following intense air campaign as Hamas attempts to reestablish military presence in northern Gazan city months after IDF forces captured and subsequently withdrew from it

Officials say administration offered to give location of Hamas leaders, strategic tunnels if offensive would be limited; also offer to help establish safe tent cities and provide food, water, medicine for civilians leaving area 

This year's Yom HaZikaron in Israel mourns over 600 soldiers and 700 civilian victims, intensified by recent war and expanded to honor victims of antisemitic attacks globally

State-affiliated TV says Cairo officials say Israel to blame for deteriorating humanitarian situation in Strip after IDF takes control of Rafah border crossing and operates in city

Sirens sound in southern city shortly after 1 a.m.; no casualties reported as apartment stood empty; Israeli jets said to launch airstrikes in Rafah amid artillery fire targeting city's center and east

SAR Jewish school donates 500 red everlasting flower pins, synonymous with Israel's Memorial Day, in memory of Sergeant Major (res.) Yossi Hershkovitz who taught in the school before his death in Gaza

Herzog calls Israeli singer while on flight home to hail her fortitude in the face of anti-Israel demonstrations from audiences and performers at the Eurovision Song Contest