SECURITY/DEFENSE:
��The family of Gilad Shalit on Monday received a second letter from their captive son as per the promise made by PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) to former US President Jimmy Carter.

��Border police and soldiers on Shavuos used teargas and rubber bullets to restore order during a violent anti-security barrier protest at Na�alin in the Modi�in area. The protestors used horns and other instruments to disturb the Yomtov atmosphere of nearby Jewish communities.

��Iran once again warns if Israel attacks, the response will be �painful�.
POLITICS, DOMESTIC & MORE:
��Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyah seeking to enter into talks with Fatah faction.

��Mainstream media quoting �senior Israeli sources on the basis of anonymity� indicated Syrian Israeli talks to resume this week in Turkey.

��London-based al-Hayat: Hizbullah willing to compromise regarding claims to Shaba Farms (Har Dov) along Lebanese border.

��At least 20 brush fires reported in Western Galil areas over Shavuos due to hot dry conditions.

��According to senior PA negotiator Dr. Saeb Erekat, US Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice to meet with Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and PA chief negotiator Ahmed Quriea.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)