IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron on Monday night arrested 11 suspects.

** Following acceptance into UNESCO, PA (Palestinian Authority) officials are now planning to request membership in the World Health Organization.

** Egypt reports that Israeli has agreed to an unofficial ceasefire until midnight to permit Cairo to negotiate a ceasefire with Gaza. Official sources in Egypt also report Israel is planning a major aerial offensive against Gaza.

** Electric rates in Israel increased at midnight by 4.6%.

** Israel has once again arrested Hamas official Hassan Yousef and his son in their Bituniya home, near Ramallah along with a number of other Hamas officials.

** Seven persons were arrested in A-Tur in the eastern capital, including 3 minors, for their alleged connection in rock-throwing and firebomb attacks.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)