Channel 12 News reported that Lebanon's President Michel Aoun lashed out at Gulf states who have signed understanding agreements with Israel."Arab states' recognition of Israel amounts to their acceptance of Israel's occupation of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights," he stated.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev launched a scathing attack at Yamina's Bezalel Smotrich today."Bennett is trying to hide the fact that Smotrich is a racist and homophobe," said Regev in an interview with Knesset TV today. She also claimed Smotrich had "hurt the periphery areas of the State of Israel" during his role as Transportation Min., and that she was working to repair the damage he'd caused.

PM welcomes news of Pollard's terminated restrictions: 'Expects Pollard to arrive in Israel soon.'

Boy bitten in hand while spending time with family at Crocoloco crocodile farm evacuated by MDA helicopter for surgery at Soroka Hospital.

PM Netanyahu joined other Israeli dignitaries in congratulating judoka Peter Paltchik In his winning the gold medal at the European Championship."Peter Paltchik, you're golden," tweeted the PM. "You've brought honor to the entire nation of Israel! We're proud of you. Wishing you and all Israeli citizens a great week ahead!"

Jonathan Pollard's attorney Nitzana Darshan-Leitner said she was elated to hear the news that Jonathan will be free to make Aliyah to Israel. "Just before the coming of Shabbat, I spoke with Jonathan Pollard and he sounded excited about the court's decision. We welcome the decision to remove his restrictions and allow him to immigrate to Israel. After serving his sentence for 30 years and another five years under restrictions, it's not time for him to rebuild his private life wherever he wishes. This is an important closure for the entire State of Israel, and an exciting day for all of us," she tweeted.

Israel has signed a deal for the purchase of 5 million dozes of AstraZeneca"s vaccine, which, according to reports, has produced successful test results for older adults. Channel 12 News reported that Israel is to receive the vaccine following its delivery to the US and EU countries.Israel has agreed to purchase additional vaccines produced by Pfizer, Moderna, and is negotiating a deal with Russia for the purchase of the Sputnik V vaccine.

Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, said he was happy to hear the news of the lifting of restrictions In Jonathan Pollard. "After 30 years in prison and five years with severe restrictions, I was happy to receive the news of the removal of these restrictions In our brother Jonathan Pollard.""Jonathan, the people of Israel are waiting for you with open arms, here in your home in Israel," he tweeted.