Reports: Israel ready to accept Egypt-proffered cease-fire Israel is ready to accept an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire, multiple media reports said, although it is unclear whether Hamas also has agreed.
Damage from Gaza rocket cuts power to 70,000 in strip A rocket fired from Gaza damaged power lines in Israel that resulted in the loss of power to 70,000 Palestinians in the coastal strip.
Obama calls Netanyahu and affirms Israel’s right to defense In a phone call with the Israeli prime minister, President Obama affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself from rocket attacks but called for deescalating the violence.