** A truck caught fire near Kiryat Gat on Highway 6. That blaze spread to the nearby brush.

13:30: A motorist was attacked by Arabs throwing rocks near Kiryat Arba. The vehicle’s windshield was smashed. No injuries reported.

15:20: Major forest fire in Elyakim Forest involving over 15 fire companies and for firefighting planes. No injuries reported. The blaze is still burning out of control.

** PM Netanyahu tells members of Foreign Affairs & Defense Committee that Beit El will remain in any agreement with PA (Palestinian Authority) that involves “settlement blocs” remaining under Israeli jurisdiction.

15:40: PM Netanyahu tells Kadima leader Shaul Mofaz that for all practical purposes, the Plesner Committee has broken apart.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)