Events in Russia are rapidly escalating: after the night takeover of the government building and the headquarters of the security apparatus in the city of Rostov in southern Russia, units of the Wagner militia occupy military installations in the city of Voronezh on the way to the capital. According to the declarations, the rebellion is against the Ministry of Defense and its leaders. Putin accused Wagner of sticking a knife in the back of the nation and promised that those responsible for the rebellion would inevitably bear the consequences. In Moscow and its environs, a state of emergency has been declared, and in the provinces south of the Russian capital, exchanges of fire are taking place between the Wagner and the regular army.
Meanwhile, vigilance is also taking place in Israel: the Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning to Russia. US Chief of Staff James McConville, who was supposed to arrive in Israel next week, canceled his arrival.
Wagner Force tank in Rostov, photo: AP
Masses demonstrate against the reform
For the 25th consecutive week: Crowds demonstrated – including in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa – to send a message to the government that the legal reform legislation will not pass.
"The chain reaction worried the US", photo: Herzi Shapira
The Druze in Carmel against the Turbines
Only a few days after thousands protested and dozens were injured in the Golan Heights following the government's intention to build turbines in the Druze villages in the Golan Heights, hundreds of Druze from the Carmel joined the protest today and blocked roads in the Isfiya area.
The Druze in the Carmel join the protest against the turbines in the Golan
Attack at the Qalandia checkpoint
Terrorist attack at the entrance to Jerusalem: At around 02:40 A.M., a terrorist arrived at the Qalandia crossing and fired at the security forces operating there. The terrorist fired at soldiers and lightly wounded two young men, aged 22 and 24. The wounded were evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital for medical treatment. The security forces returned fire and managed to eliminate the assailant.
Security forces at the scene of the attack at the Qalandia crossing, photo: Israel Police Spokesperson's Office
Settlers attack Palestinians near Ramallah
After settlers smashed windows and burned vehicles in Lubban a-Sharqiya on the night between Wednesday and Tuesday and set fire to homes last Wednesday, dozens damaged Palestinian property in the village of um Safa, northwest of Ramallah. IDF and Border Police forces arrived at the scene and used crowd control measures, and a soldier was wounded by a stone thrown at him.
Damage caused by settlers in Palestinian village of um Safa | Arab networks
Prime Minister Valovitch's Lawyers Attack on the Attorney General
In light of the message conveyed to the prosecution that it will be difficult to prove the bribery offense in Case 4000, and the beginning of Milchan's testimony tomorrow from the town of Brighton in England, Netanyahu and Elovitch's lawyers responded today for the first time. Among other things, the lawyers said, "This is a baseless position of the attorney general. The argument that we should wait for the defense case shows the weakness of the prosecution's evidence."
In talks between the attorney general, the prosecution team and the state attorney, it was agreed that no plea bargain would be signed with Netanyahu that would not involve disgrace, and that the possibility was open only with the testimony of Netanyahu and Elovitch in court.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shaul Elovitch, Photo: Amit Shabi/Oren Ben Hakon
Driver runs over 30-year-old man in Haifa and flees
Car accident in Haifa: A 30-year-old man was critically injured and evacuated to Rambam Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An eyewitness later said that "the driver of the vehicle hit the pedestrian, turned back, and then hit him again and ran away." Against this background, the Israel Police opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
The scene of the accident in Haifa, photo: Ahmad Zidan, MDA operational documentation
IDF Spokesperson in English: "The Settlers' Disturbances - Terrorism"
The ambassador's criticism – and the IDF Spokesperson's response: Lt. Col. Richard Hecht called the settlers who rioted north of Ramallah "criminals" and what happened "acts of terror" following a tweet by the German ambassador to Israel that read, among other things: "I am shocked by settler violence. It is Israel's responsibility to prevent riots in the occupied territories." Hecht responded with a tweet of his own: "These are shameful acts. The terrorist acts were carried out by criminals."
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