IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron apprehended 12 suspects during the night.

** The left-wing Meretz party elected veteran MK Zahava Gal-On as its new party leader.

** Minister of the Homefront Command Matan Vilnai is slated to become Israel’s next ambassador to China, replacing Ambassador Amos Nadai.

** 1.2 million trees will be planted in Israel on Tu B’Shevat nationwide JKN officials report.

** Hackers yesterday targeted a number of Israeli websites, including Ynet.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)