Assailant runs toward the checkpoint leading from Bethlehem to Jerusalem carrying a knife and stabs the young woman in the back; Border police troops open fire, neutralizing him 

 Mohamed Ismail Darwish, also known as Abu Omar Hassan to coordinate between terror group's leadership in Gaza, West Bank and abroad until elections are held 

There will be exemptions to the Nassau County law for those who cover their faces for health reasons or religious or cultural purposes; Law is  response to 'antisemitic incidents, often perpetrated by those in masks'

Hezbollah Secretary-General says response to assassination of Fuad Shukr could coincide with Iran's retaliation for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh or come separately and, regardless of the consequences, Iran 'will respond to Israel's aggression'

While tension with certain countries increases, behind the scenes diplomacy continues undisturbed and only Columbia downgrades ties to consular level 

At least three attack drones infiltrate Israeli airspace, according to Lebanese reports, in a heavy barrage of rockets, UAVs, one landing near the coastal city of Nahariya causing injuries; earlier IDF strikes town 30 km. (19 miles) north of Lebanon-Israel border