06:50:

Employees of the Meuchedet HMO are taking part in a one-day warning strike today, shutting all non-emergency services of the kupat cholim.

09:46:

Heavy damage to crops in southern areas is being reported due to the repeated infestation by locusts – watch NBC Video.

11:11:

Cross-border fire was directed at IDF soldiers operating along the Syrian border during the early morning hours. No injuries were reported.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)