The stabbing attack in Ariel this morning was carried out by two terrorists. One was shot at the scene the other fled in a vehicle and caused a traffic collision In Road 5, where he was apprehended and neutralized.

Speaking In Galei Tzahal this morning, Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States, weighed in In the announcement yesterday that the United States plans to open an investigation into the death of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu-Aqleh."This is a blatant violation of Israeli sovereignty," he said. "We must not cooperate with them. Such actions taken by the FBI are not compatible with the relations between two allied countries."

Yesterday, the Israeli government signed a statement of principles with two foreign companies for the development of offshore Israeli gas fields.The agreements were signed with the French company TotalEnergies and the Italian company ENI."Following our agreement with Lebanon, we are working to ensure our economic rights in this area," said Lior Shilat, the director-general of the Energy Ministry. "This statement of principles, along with the detailed agreement that will follow if gas is indeed found in the reserves, will enable the development of a cross-border reservoir between enemy countries, something which is unprecedented in the world energy market."

The IDF spokesperson has released an additional statement relating to this morning's terrorist attack, confirming that just Ine terrorist was involved."Following the initial report regarding a stabbing attack near the Ariel industrial zone, it was determined that a terrorist arrived at the entrance gate to the zone and stabbed civilians in the area. Other civilians were stabbed at a nearby gas station. The terrorist fled the scene and was neutralized afterwards. IDF soldiers are searching the area. Details to follow."

Prosecutors say Rudy Giuliani will not face criminal charges in investigation into his dealings with Ukraine.

International team of researchers find evidence of fire used to cook giant carp at site in prehistoric Israel, 780,000 years ago.

A joint operation between the IDF, Shabak, and Special Forces overnight has resulted in the capture of seven wanted men.The operation was conducted in various locations in Judea and Samaria and also the Jordan Valley. Security forces also seized weapons parts, a M-16 rifle, and ammunition in Ine Palestinian village. In another village, around $12,400 was seized, money that is believed to have been intended for funding terrorist operations.

New Knesset, elected two weeks ago, to replace 24th Knesset Tuesday. 23 new MKs set to join the Knesset.