"The Joint Arab list is not in the government nor will it be. You don't have to believe every media spin," Naftali Bennett says, adding, "Netanyahu isn’t an enemy. He has done many things but it's time to move on." Opposition pans PM, says, "Bennett's narcissism is dangerous and jeopardizes Israel."

Israeli media figures who tried to present the Joint Arab List leader as a moderate voice that could be reasoned with are shocked at his call for Arab Israeli police officers to lay down their arms.

The Abraham Accords allows for greater maneuverability vis-à-vis the US administration due to Israel's power and determination and Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' oil, gas and money.

Palestinians increasingly questioning PA's security coordination with Israel following Jenin raids. Ban on entry of Arab Israelis into Jenin act of "political terror" that will lead to escalation, Palestinian officials warn.

Israeli troops, mainly from the Golani infantry brigade, reportedly exchange fire with Palestinian terrorists in Jenin. Over a dozen suspected terrorists arrested across Judea and Samaria.