Deputy Health Minister Litzman has ordered a committee to probe the operation of the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, focusing the investigation on the chief pathologist, Yehuda Hiss.

** The Histadrut National Labor Federation today is holding leadership elections.

** Shouts of “Hashem save us!” were heard over the phone when the family called police as the brakes failed in their vehicle, leading to the tragic crash that killed 8 in Tiveria during the night.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)