SECURITY/DEFENSE:

*Today, Tuesday, is day 168 of the virtual Gaza ceasefire.

*Today is Gilad Shalit’s 892nd day in Hamas captivity.

*Gaza crossings remain closed today.

*IDF soldiers involved in counter-terror operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron on Monday night made nine arrests.

*A Fatah terrorist was shot dead by IDF soldiers in the Shechem district during the night. Officials report he was planning a terror attack.

POLITICS, DOMESTIC & MORE:

*A hachnasas sefer torah was held at Bet HaShalom in Chevron on Monday. Security forces were on hand to protect participants.

*Israel Manufacturers Association officials warn they may join a Histadrut general sector strike – explaining that they must act to prevent the downfall of many small businesses.

*Labor Party primaries today.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)