Military rejects Palestinian claims Israeli strike killed several people, including children, in Jabalia; Israeli official says videos 'prove beyond a doubt' Islamic Jihad behind strike

Following an appeal and an external review, the university regraded and passed Danielle Greyman’s essay after more than a year, preventing her from starting her master’s degree

State Department says concerned about reports of civilian deaths and calls for 'timely and thorough' probe into casualties; Washington in touch with Israeli and Mideast officials to tamp down tensions

Military says since becoming operational in 2012, the defense system's success rate in shooting down incoming rockets has improved by 20%; 'We study the enemy and prepare accordingly,' says one aerial defense commander

Ahead of truce that was supposed to be in effect at 8pm, Gaza militants intensify fire, targeting center of the country, while IDF strikes rocket launching cells in Gaza; Lapid says Israeli offensive objectives met and operation winding down

Eight minutes after truce kicks in at 11:30pm, Islamic Jihad militants launch rockets at Sderot and other communities near the Gaza border; IDF carries out massive raid in the Strip minutes before ceasefire in response to earlier rocket fire

Homeowner says rocket barrage was one of the heaviest she has ever experienced, as Islamic Jihad militants' continuous cross-border fire sends Israeli civilians down the bomb shelter