Israeli mobile companies scramble to complete works allowing service to last longer in case of prolonged outlets in a scenario of serious war; ministers given satellite phones to ensure continued operational capability 

Young Haredi men who received initial draft summons are scheduled to report to recruitment offices on a dedicated day for them, ensuring that all interviewers, examiners and medical personnel are male ; Despite this, senior rabbis instructed their followers not to report

Seeking to bolster defenses in the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Friday it would deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the region

Residents of central Israel report their GPS indicates they are in Beirut; during Iran's April attack on Israel, IDF says purposely caused disruption to navigation apps to interfere with drones, missiles using GPS, targeting Israel 

Knesset begins summer recess without legislating law to extend mandatory military service; an estimated 1,000 additional troops suffer physical mental injury each month 

Launches believed to come from Khan Younis after troops withdrew from the area late last week ending an operation there; Ashdod municipality says shelters opened in the city