09:30:

Employees of Bituach Leumi are carrying out work sanctions as a labor dispute with management continues.

09:54:

The condition of Aaron ben Golda is reportedly improved somewhat, now listed in moderate-to-serious condition. He was injured in his head in an attack by an Arab on motzei Shabbos.

10:10

Arab residents of northern Israel on Sunday evening blocked traffic and waved Syrian and PLO flags. Police arrested five of the protestors.

10:12:

A plan submitted by IDF officials� calls for shortening service for men by four months to 32 months. If adopted, it will take effect in July 2015. Defense Minister Moshe Ya�alon supports the plan.

10:43:

IDF Spokesman reports that northern airspace is being reopened to civilian aircraft. It was closed on Sunday due to events pertaining to Syria.

10:58:

IDF Northern Commander Major-General Yair Golan stated that while there are tensions concerning events in Syria, there �are no winds of war� at present.

11:35:

Meretz MK Nitzan Horowitz has announced his candidacy for the Tel Aviv/Jaffa mayoral race.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)