Opposition leader Netanyahu released a video that was shown at a demonstration by his supporters in Tel Aviv."For reasons I cannot detail, I can not be with you in Habima Square. I am demonstrating with you from Jerusalem," Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced the end of the fifth wave and said that public health restrictions will be lifted in the near future. Bennett said: "The Omicron wave has passed. There is a steep decline in the number of people testing positive per day and the number of seriously ill patients. The strategy we have used, of an open economy throughout the waves, along with dozens of consistent actions against the virus, has led to Israel being a growth leader among developed countries for the first time in 21 years. It is a gift to all of Israel. "According to the Prime Minister, " As we were the first to act to cut off air travel with the Inset of the wave now we are gradually releasing the restrictions. Earlier today I had a discussion with the Minister of Health and a number of professionals. We will stop using the Green Pass, and will announce other measures to be removed in the near future."

Prime Minister Bennett meets with Democratic Congressional delegation led by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt, ousted from Park East Synagogue, announces new congregation In the Upper East Side.

The anti-aircraft missile which was fired at Israel a week and a half ago was found by yeshiva students near the settlement's pool.

MK Yisrael Eichler attacks the new economic plan, saying that it is targeted against the haredi community.

The US dollar is trading at 3.18 ILS. The Euro is trading at 3.62 ILS.

Former PM Netanyahu denounces the harsh words of Likud's MK David Amsalem and defends Chief Justice Esther Hayut.