Syrian news agencies reported that air defense systems have been activated following a suspected attack in the Damascus area.News sources stated that an aerial attack is suspected to have taken place.

Jerusalem confirms agreement reached with Hamas to reopen crossings into Gaza in exchange for end to arson terrorism.

The Hamas terrorist organization reported that a ceasefire ending increased hostilities has been reached with Israel.According to the report, Qatar helped mediate the agreement.

Former US Special Envoy to the Middle East speaks to i24News In historic flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi which flew over Saudi Arabia.

Following today's ceasefire agreement with Hamas in which the terrorist group agreed to stop launching incendiary balloons into Israeli territory in exchange for having border crossings reopened, the IDF warned Hamas that if they don't abide by the terms of the agreement, Israel will defend itself with full force.

The parents of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed in battle during Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, said Netanyahu was buying off Hamas instead of dealing them a death blow."Netanyahu is paying Hamas for quiet. The bodies of slain soldiers and Israelis held captive in Gaza are again going by the wayside. This balloon will explode in all of our faces," read their statement.

Avigdor Liberman mocked the government's ceasefire agreement with Hamas according to which the terror group will cease launching incendiary balloons into Israeli territory while Israel reopens border crossings with Gaza."The agreement with Hamas is a historic day that Netanyahu has been working In for years. Years of extortion, protectionist fees for Hamas, years of arming them against Israel and years of forgetting the prisoners MIAs" Liberman tweeted.

Israeli firefighters arrived in Sacramento, California, to assist with battling a wave of wildfires sweeping through the area.