A Russian citizen, his wife, and his son are apparently among those killed in Ine of the IDF's overnight strikes in Gaza.

Tuvia Smotrich, brother of the Minister of Finance and chairman of the Religious Zionism Party, today (Tuesday) sharply criticized the Otzma Yehudit party and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who heads it, who announced that after the elimination of the senior Jihad in Gaza they will return to vote with the government."In the previous elections, I was very much against it, yet I also understood the opposing consideration and the magnitude of the time, but in the next elections I will probably not vote again for any party of which Ben-Gvir will be a part. It is true that I did not expect much, but I did expect at least a minimal level of responsibility for the state that would overcome self-aggrandizement . But he just can't help himself."

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, addressed a security conference regarding the act of blocking roads in protests against the government. "Blocking of the roads shows the need for the important judicial reform. We can and should outline a policy In the issue of blocking the roads as well." "In my opinion, it can't be that during the Disengagement period they arrested girls, and in the recent protests it's fine - I'm interested in equal justice for everyone, and the very fact that the court and the Attorney General are intervening in the matter proves that she wants us to be useless," said Ben-Gvir.

The US dollar is trading at 3.65 ILS. The euro is trading at 4.01 ILS.

After suspending transportation to Meron from most parts of the country earlier this morning, the Transportation Ministry has announced that transportation to Meron has resumed according to schedule.

Speaking In Kan Reshet Bet, Brigadier-General (res.) Benny Ben Ari stated that despite the concerns of some, there is no phenomenon of refusal to serve in the reserves."The moment there is any sign of calling up the reserves, everyone steps forward," he said. "In the past, there were certain people we didn't call up. But right now, despite all the politicized statements, pilots are reporting for duty for all operations. They're not interested in all the posturing they are dedicated to fulfilling their duty."

PM, Defense Minister about to hold situational assessment with IDF chiefs

Former homeless man leaving job interview at restaurant manages to save baby in stroller rushing towards busy street.