Israeli papers focus on what they consider a reluctant but necessary ground invasion in Gaza

Israel’s negotiators came back from Cairo Thursday recognizing that the Islamists aren’t seeking a ceasefire; the ground offensive began soon after

Large numbers of troops tackling Hamas tunnels, infrastructure, terror operatives; 18,000 more reservists to be called as PM says campaign may expand further; cabinet voted unanimously for land op.; earlier, terror tunnel attack thwarted near kibbutz

American firefighters are training in Israel, putting out fires down south

First IDF major land offensive against Hamas in five years unfolding on several fronts, open-ended

For the Bedouins of the Negev, the demand for concrete shelters is not just about protection, it’s about recognition

As rockets threaten almost every part of Israel, demand for specially constructed safe rooms soars among homeowners

Operation against rocket launchers in Beit Hanoun leads to first military fatality since incursion launched