Five Kassam rockets landed in open areas in the Eshkol region on Thursday morning. Baruch Hashem, there are no injuries.

**IDF soldier Izzi Ezagui, a Chabad chossid, lost his left arm as a result of his injuries sustained in the fighting in Gaza.

**11 IDF soldiers were wounded in the Gaza fighting on Wednesday night. They are all reported in light condition.

**IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terror operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron on Wednesday night arrested 24 suspects.

**Defense Ministry official Amos Gilad traveling to Cairo where he will be updated regarding Hamas’ position on Egyptian efforts towards a Gaza ceasefire.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)