Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza announced they are now honoring a ceasefire that was mediated by Egypt. Terrorist leaders added that they will honor the agreement for as long as Israel does, vowing to strike back in retaliation for any and every Israeli infraction.

** Barzilai Hospital received a total of 43 rocket victims, 1 died. 33 victims in light condition have been discharged. The remainder is admitted, all listed in light condition.

** Israel new area code, ‘058’’, will begin operating in the cellular network in 2012 and one wishing to move over to the new company needn’t change one’s existing cellular number. The new company, Golan Telcom is connected to MIRS.

** The new cellular network scheduled to begin operating in November 2011 by supermarket magnate Rami Levy will not permit moving over with one’s existing number at present, but Levy promises that after ironing out some bureaucratic issues, this we be possible. Levy promises uncomplicated simple agreements for subscribers that will not compel one to sign up with any commitment for any period of time. The rate for voice usage is expected to be 20 agorot a minutes across the board.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)