"I ordered preparations for continuation [of the campaign] and I ordered to keep armored and artillery forces deployed around the Gaza Strip," Netanyahu says hours after announcing cease-fire. Steinitz: Iran wants to sow chaos.

Israeli authorities had cited the precarious security situation amid rocket fire by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip and Israeli retaliatory airstrikes over the weekend, but the judges pointed out that Netanyahu's decision had been made before this weekend's escalation of hostilities along the Gaza border.

Residents in southern Israel, who had to constantly run for shelter during fighting, feel ignored. "This is a war of attrition and the government is not looking for a long-term solution to bring us peace. "There's no policy. We're just pawns in a game," she said.

First royal mixed-race baby weighs 7 lbs, 3 oz and both Meghan and the child are doing well. "The couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives. More details will be shared in the forthcoming days," palace says.

“I don’t understand why this is happening, but I am sure that you have fulfilled your purpose on this earth,” says Pinchas Menachem Prezuazman’s father at his son’s funeral.