· The IDF has deployed an Iron Dome rocket intercept unit in Beersheva in addition to the unit deployed earlier in Ashdod.

· The IDF has initiated a limited activation of reserve duty forces.

· The major atzeres tefilla to be attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel is now scheduled to begin at the Kosel at 19:00.

· The Islamic Jihad released a message that it will retaliate for any IDF operation in Hebron or Gaza. The message reads “we will respond to these acts of terror”.

· Israel Police officials deny the accuracy of reports that an investigatory committee is being established to probe the department’s failures in the case of the terrorist kidnapping victims.

· Ynet: IDF has used cement barriers to close the main entrance to Hebron.

· Power outages reported nationwide at about 14:15 due to technical issues in a major power plant.

· Shas’ Moetzas Gedolei Hatorah is calling on the tzibur to take part in the atzeres tefilla at the Kosel tonight at 19:00.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)