Ambassador Friedman: 'Praying that this simcha is expanded to all the Nation of Israel and brings a return of the hostages, a return to health of all the wounded, a victory for Israel against its enemies, and a restoration of peace to the Land of Israel.'

Sirens do not go off as 2 rockets strike northern city, causing damage. No injuries reported.

Security forces carried out a 12-hour in the villages of Tubas and Tammun and in the Far'a Camp during which four terrorists were eliminated from the air and others were arrested.

<p>Throughout the day, the IAF struck Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Rab El Thalathine and Blida in southern Lebanon, as well as a launcher that was directed toward Israeli territory in the area of Houla in southern Lebanon.</p><p>In addition, IDF forces struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Naqoura in southern Lebanon.</p>

Ukraine government begins process to change entry requirements for non-citizens from visa-exempt countries, including Israel, who seek entry to Ukraine.

Sirens in Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot

At the request of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, five senior haredi rabbis published a video calling on Jews not to visit Judaism's holiest site.

Opposition leader says his limits on how far he is willing to go to secure a hostage deal are the parameters of the deal currently on the table.