22:05: Over 70 rockets were fired at Israel on Shabbos.

21:58: Sirens sounding in Kerem Shalom.

21:53: Former Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon: “The Cabinet is gravely mistaken in its decision to withdraw forces from Gaza. This is a step in the wrong direction.  Without a clear victory over Hamas we are merely counting down the time until the next operation in Gaza.  I am deeply concerned that we have not achieved the safety and security that the citizens of Israel, and the residents of the South in particular, so deserve.”

21:41: PM Netanyahu: The IDF will not unilaterally leave Gaza but only following the accomplishment of our mission.

21:30: Sirens in Nachal Ohz.

21:21: The IAF targeted the home of a Hamas battalion commander of the southern district of Gaza.

21:18: Gaza reports 78 fatalities today.

21:17: Police are breaking up illegal left-wing anti-war protests in Tel Aviv.

21:15: Sirens sounding in Kerem Shalom, Chulit, Nir Yitzchak, Avshalom, Bnei Netzarim and the surrounding areas.

UPDATE MOTZEI SHABBOS ISRAEL TIME: With the clock striking midnight on Friday evening / Shabbos morning, Israel entered “Day 26 of Operation Protective Edge”. Stay with YWN as we continue our non-stop 24 hour news coverage – updated just seconds after an event occurs.

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(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)