Netanyahu commends IDF and Shin Bet for successful Gaza operation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the performance of the country's security forces during the recent conflict with Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza, saying they heeded his directives to take the initiative and surprise Israel’s enemies. Israel and PIJ reached a ceasefire agreement on Saturday night after nearly five days of fighting during which the IDF eliminated much of PIJ’s senior leadership in a series of airstrikes. The ceasefire appeared to hold Sunday, following brief rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip late in the night and retaliatory IDF airstrikes after the 10 p.m. truce went into effect.