07:00:

A second branch of Cofix is set to open today and many hope this will continue to pressure other cafes to lower prices.

08:04:

IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron arrested five suspects during the night.

09:04:

Ichud Hatzalah: A cyclist was struck by a vehicle at Yarkon Junction and is reported to be in serious condition.

19:32:

The injured cyclist died of her injuries. The death toll on the nation’s roadways since January 1, 2013 has reached 257.

09:59:

Hamas is boasting responsibility for the tunnel connecting from Gaza to S. Israel that was discovered recently.

10:04:

Postal Authority sanctions continue and branches nationwide will close at 15:30.

10:10:

Holon police report the arrests of two 12-year-olds who assaulted the elderly and threw stones at buses. They have been released to house arrest after posting bail. The two admit to the allegations against them.

11:10:

An 80-year-old Ashkelon resident was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured. She was transported to the city’s Barzilai Hospital in a MDA ambulance.

11:45:

An eastern Jerusalem resident was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment for being a member of a terrorist organization.

11:50:

Ichud Hatzalah: Five passengers sustained moderate injuries when a vehicle flipped on Highway 1 where it bifurcates with Highway 6. A paramedic from Kfar Chabad and EMTs from other areas responded.

12:15:

Environmental Affairs Minister (The Movement) Yair Peretz vows to block the plans for a railroad to Eilat to prevent environmental devastation.

12:55:

Bomb discovered and neutralized by IDF along border fence opposite southern Gaza.

13:01:

The IDF will operate 700 voting stations to permit IDF soldiers to vote in the municipal elections. They will operate from 08:00-17:00.

13:15:

The Histadrut national labor federation declared a work dispute at Israel Railways.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)