Police had to intervene when a mob of haredi extremists attacked Maj. Gen. David Zini, who works to enlist haredim, as he sat in a restaurant in Bnei Brak.

<p>Israel Hayom reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led an unusual meeting yesterday in Jerusalem to discuss Iran. Ministers Katz and Dermer, the IDF Chief of Staff, and other top defense officials also attended.</p><p>According to the report, the meeting convened on the background of military exercises held by Iran which simulated the defense against an Israeli strike. The meeting apparently discussed Iran's activities in the region and the feasibility of it still wanting to take revenge after Israel destroyed most of the regime's proxies and after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.</p>

<p>Police arrested three suspects for the assault on Maj. Gen. David Zini overnight (Thursday) in Bnei Brak</p><p>The suspects will be remanded later in the day at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court.</p>

<p>Minister of Defense Israel Katz condemned the attack on Maj. Gen. David Zini by haredi extremists overnight in Bnei Brak.</p><p>"I strongly condemn the violent attack on Maj. Gen. David Zini by a handful of extremist rioters in Bnei Brak. This crosses a red line. Harming IDF commanders and soldiers, who dedicate their lives to the security of the country, will not be accepted in any way, and the authorities must work to bring the rioters to justice."</p>

<p>There are the start and end times for the fast of the 10th of Tevet, which will be observed on Friday:</p><p><strong>Jerusalem:</strong><br>Fast begins - 5:28 a.m.<br>Fast ends - 5:17 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tel Aviv:</strong><br>Fast begins - 5:30 a.m.<br>Fast ends - 5:14 p.m.</p><p><strong>Haifa:</strong><br>Fast begins - 5:31 a.m.<br>Fast ends - 5:14 p.m.</p><p><strong>Be'er Sheva:</strong><br>Fast begins - 5:28 a.m.<br>Fast ends - 5:18 p.m.</p><p><strong>Eilat:</strong><br>Fast begins - 5:24 a.m.<br>Fast ends - 5:18 p.m.</p>

US Vice President-elect will step down from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight on Thursday. Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the seat.

Swastikas painted on exterior of the Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah, along with the message “Hitler on top.” Police investigating.

PA security forces continuing their operation in the Jenin refugee camp, during which they've uncovered 16 weapons caches, including ones located in mosques and charitable organizations.