SECURITY/DEFENSE:

*Today, Monday, is day 76 of the virtual Gaza ceasefire.

*Today is Gilad Shalit’s 800th day in Hamas captivity.

*IDF soldiers involved in counter-terror operations in Yehuda and Shomron arrested two suspects on Sunday night. No injuries were reported.

*IDF is taking appropriate measures in preparation for the Muslim month of Ramadan.

POLITICS, DOMESTIC & MORE:

*40,000 IDF reservists who served at least 23 days will receive a ‘bonus’ from the military ranging between NIS 2,000-4,500.

*The Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling and has ordered the Defense Ministry recognize a deceased soldier’s girlfriend for widow benefits.

*Southern District Police Chief Bar-Lev sent on forced leave as his future hangs in the balance.

*1.5 million students in the nation’s public school system begin classes today.

*Lawsuit filed against Egged for giving preferential treatment to riders on chareidi mehadrin line between Jerusalem and Haifa.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)