Israeli retaliation comes after some 200 rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorist group. One Israeli woman seriously injured by shrapnel. Escalation comes a day before holy month of Ramadan. Netanyahu convenes Diplomatic-Security Cabinet.

Superior Court judge declines Jewish students' request to block anti-Israel "political rally." Panel to feature anti-Israel figures musician Roger Waters, Women's March leader Linda Sarsour and former CNN commentator Marc Lamont Hill.

Ahead of Independence Day, here are a few figures and numbers on what we have managed to do in this small country over the past several years.

Islamic Jihad has proved time and again that it refuses to play by the rules. The time has come for Israel to consider targeting the Iranian-backed terrorist group.

The question of how much money the military will need to develop its capabilities and meet its many challenging operational requirements in the coming years will be key going forward.