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

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

Union of Right Wing Parties sought to push Otzma Yehudit party candidate Itamar Ben Gvir up 2 spaces, but panel chair rules lists can't be altered after submission deadline

Swedish home furnishings giant sponsors hackathon so disabled can better use its goods, coming up with 13 new products that can be bought or 3D printed

Betsy Berns Korn, founder of BVision Sportsmedia, is a former vice president of the pro-Israel group

Two additional brigades sent to border area, air defense reservists called up ahead of expected clashes following direct hit on central Israeli home that injured 7

Netanyahu to leave Washington early, canceling appearance at summit, after Monday morning Gaza rocket attack on central Israel; watch the live-stream