Palestinian Authority planting thousands of trees, setting up fences in heart of Gush Etzion in Judea and Samaria with EU funding. Right-wing NGO petitions High Court of Justice over lack of enforcement in area.
Israel Hayom-i24NEWS survey finds 60% of Israelis plan to vote for the same party in September as they did in April, while 23% plan to vote differently. Poll project razor-thin victory for Likud with 32 Knesset seats, predicts Blue and White will win 31 seats.
The current US administration'swillingness to accept Israel's positions, even when they are determined by a right-wing government, is a departure from the "love with strings attached" approach of previous administrations.
Israel's political system is clearly influenced by the security situation in the region. Every transitional government to attempt to make military moves in recent decades has paid for their actions with the loss of power.
Lod resident Rina Shnerb, 17, succumbs to mortal wounds caused when explosive device detonates as the family was visiting the Danny Spring near Dolev. Shnerb's father, 46, and 19-year-old brother rushed to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem in serious condition. PM Netanyahu calls security consultation, says Israel "will find these heinous terrorists. We will strike our enemy down."
