30 dunam (7.5 acres) of forestry land were destroyed in Monday’s Ben Shemen Forest fire. Fire investigators report the blaze was likely caused by careless visitors to the area.

**Following the discovery of the assassination plot against IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-General Gabi Ashkenazi, security officials indicate the military commander’s routine will include changes.

**Two rockets fired from Gaza landed near Eretz. No injuries.

**A compromise was reached in the dispute involving Ethiopian students in Petach Tikvah.

**Settlement leaders met with DM Barak to discuss construction and other issues.

**Israel Police will be operating on heightened alert status on Tuesday, opening day of the nation’s public schools.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)