07:30:

A chareidi family of eight, parents and six children were arrested by local authorities close to midnight after illegally crossing into Jordan. The reason for their actions is unknown as this time. The Foreign Ministry is involved.

09:54:

IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron arrested nine suspects during the night.

10:10:

The IDF has canceled today’s swearing-in ceremony for Nachal Chareidi soldiers for fear of protests from extremist chareidi elements. The ceremony will be held on their base, without the presence of family and friends.

10:50:

Three Arabs were arrested on suspicion of involvement in an attack against a Jewish man in Jerusalem’s Old City during the night. The victim did not require medical attention.

11:00:

Following Foreign Ministry intervention, the chareidi family that crossed into Jordan illegally close to midnight is being returned by to Israel by Jordanian officials.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)