IDF fighter jets, tanks and aircraft attacked military positions and underground infrastructure of the Hamas terrorist organization in the southern Gaza Strip early Monday morning.The IDF Spokesperson"s Unit said that the attack was carried out in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory during the day.

Iran said Sunday that a visit this week by the head of the UN"s atomic watchdog agency to Tehran has nothing to do with a US push to impose so-called "snapback" sanctions In Iran, The Associated Press reports.On Saturday, it was announced that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi will head to Tehran next week to press Iranian authorities for access to sites where the country is thought to have stored or used undeclared nuclear material.

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Minister Amir Peretz said this morning in an interview with Galei Tzahal that "the danger of elections in the immediate term of the next three months has passed, but it exists."He said, "We have an orderly agreement, each clause was examined to create stability. Why is Netanyahu looking for ways to circumvent the agreement? He will not find a more decent partner than Gantz, who has not moved an inch."

Weather forecast: Today will be clear with heavier heat. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy to clear. There will be some reduction in heat. Temperatures will be normal for the season.Wednesday will be partly cloudy to clear with further reduction in heat.

Synagogues and community centers are closed, but the Jewish community has found ways to make things work - mostly.

Malfunction leaves iconic London bridge stuck open, causing traffic problems in the heart of the UK capital.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Israel's Prime Minister during five-day tour of the Middle East.