Fighting continues in the north and south: Palestinian reports of extensive overnight attacks in the Gaza Strip. IDF forces attacked military infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist group in response to Sunday's shooting into Israel. US President Joe Biden was asked whether American troops would join the fighting taking place in Israel and said, "I don't think it's necessary."
Regular updates:
03:31: The National Security Committee approves regulations easing the threshold conditions for obtaining a license to carry weapons.
03:00: Palestinian sources report extensive attacks throughout the Gaza Strip, including on Hamas' "civil defense headquarters" in Sejaiya in eastern Gaza City. The Hamas Interior Ministry in Gaza claims that Israeli strikes against members of its "civil defense" system tonight killed several operatives in a direct shelling of Gaza City.
02:30: President Biden in an interview with CBS: American soldiers at war in Israel - not necessary
Asked whether American troops would join the fighting in Israel, Biden said, "I don't think it's necessary. Israel has some of the best fighting forces. I promise we will provide them with what they need." In the interview, the president also addressed the rise in threats against Jews in the United States, saying that he had held a meeting with his national security team and the FBI to ensure that there would be no harm to Jews and synagogues in the country.
01:20: IDF forces attacked military infrastructure of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon a short time ago, in response to rocket fire into Israeli territory on Sunday.
00:20: NBC reports that the Rafah crossing will open today (Monday) for the exit of foreign citizens from the Gaza Strip and the entry of humanitarian aid.
00:02: Mahmoud Abbas: "Hamas' policies and actions do not represent the Palestinian people, and only the policies and decisions of the PLO represent them as the only legitimate representative."
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