15:15:

The level of the Dead Sea dropped 11 centimeters (4.33 inches) during the month of June.

17:00:

Canada announced the closing of its Cairo embassy.

17:23:

Israeli officials report the Egyptian military troop movements in Sinai and Gaza border areas are in coordination and approval of Jerusalem.

18:06:

Highway 6 is closed in both directions in the Nachal Sorek area due to a suspicious object on the road. Bomb demolition technicians are operating on the scene.

18:30:

Arson is suspected in a large afternoon fire between Jerusalem’s Sacher Park and the Israel Museum, the area known as the Valley of the Cross. An Israel Scouts building and a monastery were evacuated as nine firefighting teams fought to bring the blaze under control.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)