(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)

SECURITY/DEFENSE:

*PA sources report the IAF attacked two terrorist targets in Gaza. No injuries were reported.

POLITICS, DOMESTIC & MORE:

*A Sefer Torah was dedicated on Wednesday in the Kedmat Tzion neighborhood of Yerushalayim near Jabel Mukaber in memory of the victims of the Merkaz HaRav terror attack.

*Hamas is expected to respond to the Egyptian ceasefire initiative in Gaza today, Thursday.

*Former US President Carter releases a statement that the US State Dept. did not oppose his meetings with Hamas leaders.

*Syria continues to release reports that Israel has agreed to a total withdrawal from the Golan Heights.

*Kadish case in America may be a smokescreen to block Pollard release.