Two Israelis were killed by Hamas rockets fired into southern Israel. RocketS hit also Be’er Sheva and Rishon LeZion.

Statements by PM Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon today after their meetings.

​Israel and the IDF does its utmost to avoid civilian casualties when striking back against the Hamas terror organization: placing recorded telephone calls and dropping warning leaflets.

Hamas firing rockets from densely populated areas in Gaza while the IDF is taking the utmost care to protect uninvolved civilians during the operation.

Recent statements of Members of Congress show support for Israel and operation "Pillar of Defense."