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. July 14, 2014 5:17 pm
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. July 13, 2014 5:49 pm
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. July 10, 2014 5:52 pm