<p>Hamas is expected to announce its response to the proposed ceasefire in a press conference scheduled to take place in approximately two hours.</p>

<p>A heated security meeting sees IDF Chief of Staff Zamir clash with Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza operations, with ministers alleging stagnation. The discussion concludes with Netanyahu's firm directive for an evacuation plan.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>The Haifa Magistrate Court extended the detention of the 64-year-old kindergarten teacher from Or Akiva, who is suspected of abusing toddlers at the daycare facility she owns in the city, until Wednesday.</p>

<p>A man, approximately 60 years old, was injured in an agricultural area south of Majdal Shams, likely due to an explosion of pesticides.</p><p>Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics and medics are treating him at the scene. He is conscious and suffering from injuries to his abdomen and limbs.</p><p>An MDA-Heli-Save helicopter was dispatched to the scene.</p>

<p>The Qatari <i>Al-Arabi </i>channel reported that Hamas has delivered a positive response to the Gaza ceasefire proposal, with a request for minor amendments.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/411153"><strong>Read more</strong></a></p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>Walter Bingham highlights the historical and modern challenges of assimilation, antisemitism, and apathy that continue to threaten Jewish culture and identity in the face of ongoing persecution.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

7-year-old boy who drowned in public swimming pool in central Israel in serious condition

<p>A 24-year-old motorcyclist was moderately injured in a collision with a vehicle on Route 4 North, near the Ra'anana North interchange.</p><p>Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics and medics provided medical treatment at the scene and evacuated three injured individuals to Meir Hospital - the motorcyclist, who sustained injuries to his upper body, and two passengers from the vehicle, who were lightly injured.</p>