- 8:00AM: Jerusalem Fire Service spokesman Udi Gal reports all fires in the district are under control at this time.
- El Al pilots are continuing job actions which have and will continue leading to flight delays and cancelations. A motzei Shabbos flight from Boston to Tel Aviv was canceled and two additional flights to NY were moved to leased aircraft.
- Over 2,500 firemen took part in firefighting efforts in over 600 places in Israel over recent days.
- 527 homes totally destroyed in Haifa alone, as per Channel 2 TV News.
- Interior Minister Deri promises to compensate local government dealing with fire payments and widespread damage.
- Two Arabs arrested by IDF forces operating in the Shomron on suspicion of taking part in arson terror.
- 8:45AM: IDF forces in the Golan Heights report gunfire directed at them. No injuries.
- Many residents of N’vei Tzuf were already in bed when sirens sounded Friday night at 11:00PM.
- Schools operating in Haifa. Social services and other experts speaking with children to assist them overcome the trauma of the fires.
- Firemen are Israel’s new national heroes. Food and gifts are pouring into fire stations nationwide from Israelis who wish to thank them.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)