The Gilad Shalit freedom march continues today, passing through Tel Aviv. The event is expected to lead to traffic snarls in the city during the morning hours. The marches are planning to reach Jerusalem on July 8th.

**IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron apprehended 7 suspects on Sunday night.

**Rechovot Chief Rabbi HaGaon HaRav Simcha HaCohen Kook Shlita has officially been appointed rav of the Churva Shul in the Old City of Jerusalem.

**The cabinet on Sunday allocated NIS 100 million for fire and rescue service towards purchasing needed equipment.

**London-based el-Hayat reports on Monday that a man in possession of advanced communications equipment was arrested in S. Lebanon, alleged to be spying for Israel since 2005.

**The Turkel Commission investigating the May 31, 2010 Mavi Marama commando operation was granted increased powers by the cabinet, now possessing the authority to summon witnesses to give testimony to the commission.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)