<p>Activists on the international flotilla to Gaza claimed that several of their ships were attacked by unidentified vessels, some of which sailed without lights. This was stated in a post published on Telegram.</p><p>According to the announcement, the vessels later moved away, and the participants activated "security procedures" for fear of a possible interception.</p><p>It was also noted that drone activity above the flotilla increases as it approaches its destination.</p>

Commando Brigade troops have been operating in recent days in the heart of Gaza City, locating large quantities of combat equipment and continuing to kill Hamas forces.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will soon step down from his role but will continue to handle several important matters.

Two residents of the Galilee were arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 80,000 packs of cigarettes from Dubai disguised as paper products.

Shin Bet intelligence and IDF assistance led Border Police undercover forces to capture wanted suspects; firearm seized during operation.

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founding member of Hamas, talks about his initiative against Hamas supporters and the flotilla that is on its way to the coast of Gaza.

<p>The Ministry of Health announced that residents in the Psagot Yam and Bnei Betcha neighborhoods in Kiryat Yam must boil their water for consumption (drinking, cooking, preparing medicine and brushing teeth), following the receipt of abnormal sampling results.</p><p>Water can be used for bathing and sanitation purposes.</p>

<p>A large rocket cache was seized in the Ramallah area overnight in a special operation by security forces.</p>