Friends and neighbors insist on accompanying Moshe Agadi, 58, on his last journey. Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Galam: We will not give into the terrorists who want to destroy us.

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says, "Rocket fire from Gaza must stop immediately" • Germany: Israel has the right to defend itself and to protect its civilians • Estonia slams "indiscriminate attacks against civilians."

Egyptian intelligence official tells Israel Hayom that it has asked Israel to guarantee it will not target Palestinian officials from Gaza but Israel has not responded.

A 10th escalation is too much. It is time for the prime minister to live up to his obligation to the residents of Gaza border communities and the citizens of Israel as a whole.

Long-time residents of southern coastal city admit they're scared after relentless rocket fire from the Gaza Strip continues to maim their friends and neighbors.