The Egyptian government is worried about the Qassam Brigades gaining the upper hand.

ECONOMIST: Hamas and the peace talks

The precondition for such unity would be for Hamas to agree to restrain its military arm, Izzadin el-Qassam, from military action.

ECONOMIST: The Palestinians

Israeli police identified the missile that hit Ashkelon as a Grad rocket, which has a longer range than the Qassam rockets frequently used by Palestinian militants in Gaza.

CNN: Rocket strikes mall in Israeli city; at least 14 wounded