Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is In a political visit to Paris, expressed his shock at the rape of a woman in Gadera. "My wife Sara and I are shocked by the horrifying rape incident that took place tonight in Gedera. I was informed that the commander of the central district of the police has conducted a special situation assessment and accordingly assigned the work of investigation to the central unit in the district. I look forward to the full extent of the severity of the law."

Islamic Jihad also denounces peace agreement between Israel and Sudan: Shame for an Arab country with Sudan's stature.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Partisan split In booting Omar from committees is more than a symptom of political civil war. It illustrates the normalization of anti-Zionism.Op-ed.

A San Francisco Bay Area billboard battle breaks out between Jews over branding of anti-Zionism.

The Israel Police have issued an unusual and harsh statement against the head of the Gadera Regional Council, who accused the police of incompetence and neglecting the citizens of Israel. The police said, "Regarding the absurd and irresponsible comments of the mayor of Gedera, against the background of suspicion of a serious rape incident in the city, we express our disgust at the attempt of an elected official to gain headlines and political capital In the back of a crime victim. It is very strange that Inly yesterday the mayor praised the police officers and volunteers of the precinct at a special evening he held in their honor, while this morning he sent an unfortunate statement condemning them, in a manner unbecoming of a person in his position."

A 26-year-old man has been shot dead in Umm al-Fahm. One additional victim is lightly injured.

The National Student and Youth Council commented In the planned teachers' strike: "Closing classes during the matriculation exams is an unhelpful and irresponsible action. We call In the Ministry of Finance and the teachers' organization to enter into negotiations as soon as possible to secure a new salary agreement that will advance the system and refresh it."

The snow at the Hermon resort has reached a height of 60 cm at the lower level and 80 cm at the top. Due to the storm predicted tomorrow, the resort will be closed to visitors.