Motzei Shabbos:

A katyusha rocket was fired from Gaza, landing in an open area in the S’dot Dov Regional Council. No injuries.

07:00:

Ichud Hatzalah reports it has treated 241 people during the night. Injuries resulted in falls. Most victims were treated for bruises, some passed out and there were also fractures.

07:12:

The IDF Spokesman confirms terror targets in Gaza were targeted during the night by the IAF in response to rocket fire into southern Israel.

07:30:

The sharav heat wave is expected to continue in the coming days. Many fires were reported over Shabbos as a result of the hot dry conditions.

07:53:

30 persons were transported to Meron to Ziv Hospital in Tzfas during the night. Five were treated for ingesting a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period. The others were treated for bruises and fractures.

07:58:

Galei Tzahal: Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu calls upon his cabinet ministers not to speak with the media on the Syrian issue.

08:01:

IDF: The Kerem Shalom and Erez Crossings have been temporarily closed due to security concerns following last night’s rocket fire.

08:02:

Channel 2 reports over 100,000 people have already arrived in Meron. Officials believe 400,000 visitors will arrive by the end of Lag B’Omer.

08:34:

9 UN vehicles in Armon HaNatziv parking lot in Jerusalem went up in smoke as a result of a nearby unattended Lag B’Omer bonfire.

09:04:

10 firebombs were hurled at IDF soldiers operating near Tzurif, southwest of Beit Lechem during the night. The soldiers responded with gunfire. No injuries were reported.

09:38:

Swastikas were painted on the Tzipori School on Bialik St in Bat Yam as well as on a shul at Simtot HaVeradim in the city. Police are investigating.

10:03:

Three firebombs were hurled at an IDF position in Hebron during the night. No injuries.

11:00:

Globes quoting rebel forces: IAF fighter jets seen over presidential palace and security installations. No official Israeli confirmation.

11:23:

Ichud Hatzalah reports treating 356 victims in Meron since motzei Shabbos for bruises, injuries from falls, factures, dehydration and other injuries. Some required transport to a hospital.

11:25:

Magen David Adom reports 285 people were treated in Meron, of which 23 required transport to Ziv Hospital in Tzfas.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)