Israel launches operation to stop Gaza-based rocket fire The Israeli government launched an operation aimed at ending rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu: Israel will air proof that Hamas kidnapped teens Israel has “unequivocal proof” that Hamas is responsible for the kidnapping of three Israeli teens more than a week ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Peres tells families he will press their sons’ cases with Obama Israeli President Shimon Peres told the parents of three kidnapped teens that he will discuss their sons’ plight with President Obama.