IDF soldiers taking part in counterterrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron apprehended 17 suspects during the night.

** Kadima MK Chaim Ramon has resigned from the party in protest over Shaul Mofaz deciding to enter into the coalition government.

** Protestors in Ramallah siding with hunger striking terrorists imprisoned in Israel blocked the entrance to the city’s Red Cross office.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)