Jerusalem rejects accusations of ‘disproportionate’ force, says Gaza fence separates state from terrorists.

We can already make some initial general observations, including the conclusion that this incident will generate major war-crimes allegations that Israel will need to contend with for some time.

Danon accuses Kuwait of "hijacking" meeting, says Israelis "barred from taking part in the deliberations due to the observance of our religious holiday.”

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation into Friday's bloodshed.

Both sides can be satisfied: Israel prevented a border breach, while Hamas showed off its power to rally the people of Gaza.

Israel’s 70th festivities to favor the periphery and emphasize the country’s achievements over the decades.

"Israel must use the bodies as a bargaining chip against Hamas and hold them until a solution is found and the soldiers are returned," says father of slain IDF officer.