10:00:

A wine produced in Har Bracha, Shomron, “Har Bracha Winery Petite Syrah 2011” earned a silver medal in the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards. Another silver medalists from Israel are; “Recanati Merlot Reserve Manara Vineyard 2010”; “Vitkin Cabernet Franc 2009”; “Yarden Golan Heights Winery Blanc De Blanc 2007”; and “Adir Winery Plato Kerem Ben Zimra 2010”.

10:20:

As a result of the public outcry surrounding the cost of installing a bed on an El Al flight to accommodate PM Netanyahu and his wife, the state comptroller will be auditing expenses of public officials.

10:40:

Following the release of abducted Egyptian policemen, Egypt has reopened the Rafiach Crossing to Gaza.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)