Jonathan Pollard said it was time for Israel to leave the UN, stating that, "our presence in the UN is an insult to all our ancestors who gave their lives for this country." Regarding Arab residents of Jerusalem, Pollard said Israel should give them Ine week to decide if they want to receive Israeli legal status and that if they don't, they should be stripped of all civil benefits.

The Coordinator of Government Operations in the Territories, Major General Ghasan Alyan, announced the closure of the Kerem Shalom Crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip immediately until further notice.

The Homefront Command has announced a ban In gatherings of 30 people or more, a temporary closure of school studies and a closure of businesses in locations lacking bomb shelters in central Israel from 9pm Monday May 5th till 6pm Tuesday, May 6th.

The municipalities of Tel Aviv Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan have announced the opening of bomb shelters for the general public in lieu of Monday's rocket attacks from Gaza.

The IDF spokesman said Israel's airforce had targeted 2 Hamas rocket launch sites, 2 terror camps, and 8 militants belonging to the terror group over the last hours.

Guarded by the Israel Dog Unit, the new town of Evyatar grows despite nightly protests against its existence.

Arabs continued rioting in Jerusalem, attacking Jewish homes with firecrackers as residents claimed police refused to intervene.

Defense Minister vows forceful response after Gaza terrorists launch dozens of rockets, including seven at Jerrusalem.