After the announcement that Benjamin Netanyahu was going to dismiss Defense Minister Yoav Galant, the pressure on Israel's Prime Minister to stop the judicial reform legislation continues, this time coming from his own attorney who has been representing him in 'Case 4000' which is one of the corruption trials that have been proceeding against him.
Read more: Walls Closing In: Netanyahu Attorney Warns He Will Resign If Reforms Go Through
Two Israel Defense Forces soldiers were seriously and moderately injured Saturday evening in a shooting attack in Huwara. According to the IDF, a passing vehicle containing terrorists opened fire on the soldiers, who were standing at a military post by an intersection, and fled the scene. The Israeli security forces have been reinforced in the sector, and searches are being carried out for the suspects. The IDF is preparing for the possibility of revenge attacks by extremists.
Read more: Two Soldiers Injured In Another Terrorist Attack in Huwara
The Palestinian Authority municipality of Sebastia posted on its Facebook page that it has paved a ring-shaped road within the territory of the ancient Samaria archaeological park. In doing so, they destroyed a temple-era wall built by King Herod and defiled a Judean cemetary by tossing dead wild boars into the burial caves.
Read more: Palestinians Destroy Ancient Judean Site, Toss Dead Pigs Into Ancient Graves
The terrorist Amir Abu Khadija, who has been referred to in Palestinian media outlets as the "Commander of the Tulkarem Brigade", was killed Thursday morning in an exchange of fire with Israeli forces in the village of Ezbet Shofa. He founded the brigade by leaving the Jenin Brigade a few months ago. Video footage from multiple Israel Defense Forces operations show him shooting at Israeli security forces.
Read more: 'First Martyr Of Ramadan': Terror Brigade Chief Killed In Firefight With Israeli Forces
Amidst the backdrop of a multitude of demonstrations across the country, several hundred Israelis gathered in Jerusalem, between the Knesset building and the Supreme Court, to pray. The prayer was not against the judicial reform or for the reform, but a prayer for the entire people of Israel. This prayer for unity was initiated by a number of parties, including the “Brothers in Arms” organization, “Responsible Right”, “the high-tech protest” and “Religious Democratic Zionists”, and it was also attended by yeshiva leaders and pre-military training schools.
Read more: As Protests Slow Country Down, Some Take To Prayer To Heal The Rifts
