Mr. Noam Shalit announced on Wednesday that he has lost faith in the government and the system, placing his hope on the grassroots efforts towards releasing his son. He stated he waits for government officials to translate works into actions.

**An unarmed infiltrator from Syria was apprehended by security forces along the northern border on Wednesday.

**IDF soldiers on Wednesday night detonated two explosives found along the Kissufim border area of Gaza.

**Oppressive heat conditions expected nationwide today, Thursday.

**IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terror operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron on Wednesday night apprehended nine suspects.

**The suspected murdered of Dona Benet was indicted on Thursday morning.

**Over 1,500 police will be on hand in Jerusalem on Thursday during the to’eva parade.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)