Sirens can be heard across a large swath of southern Israel, including Ashdod, Beersheba, and communities near the Gaza border.
A suspected drone infiltration alert has been issued in the northern town of Avivim, near the border with Lebanon. The sirens are the result of recent battles on the northern border.
Shas leader Aryeh Deri welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz’s decision to form an emergency coalition, adding that “our enemies see our unity and understand that cannot [beat] us.” The entire Israeli nation is unified, and with God’s aid, we shall win.”