An IDF soldier was injured in a disturbance between Taysir and Tubas in the Jordan Valley, from being hit by a large rock in the face.The soldier is being treated In the spot by a military medical force and will be evacuated to Haemek Hospital in Afula.

Firefighting rescue units have warned against floods, especially in beach cities, due to heavy rains forecast for tomorrow and Thursday.The rescue units warn those living in flooded areas to evacuate residences beneath ground level and not to ride elevators below the ground floor.

A ten foot tall metal slab of unknown origin has been found in a remote part of the Utah desert. A helicopter pilot counting longhorn sheep spotted the silver slab.

American affairs expert Shmuel Rozner believes Israel can relax after Joe Biden's appointments to key government positions affecting the Middle East were announced.Rozner does not see any surprises coming since those appointed are experienced foreign policy officials. While the incoming secretary of state and national security advisor supported Obama's agreement with Iran, things have changed since then.Even while Biden's appointees may wish to sign another agreement with Iran, the terms of that agreement are likely to reflect the new reality in the Middle East where recent agreements between Israel and the Gulf states are taken into account.

Head of the Samarian Council had harsh words for the Minister of Communications Yoaz Hendel (Blue and White) for exclusion of Judea and Samaria from the fiber optics network Hendel has promised for outlying areas.The network will increase Internet speed in such areas throughout Israel.

IDF forces have detained two Gaza residents who crossed the border at the southern end of the Gaza Strip into Israel.The two were not carrying weapons and are undergoing interrogation at this hour.

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone last night with Jonathan and Esther Pollard, telling them he awaits their arrival in Israel.

Emergency teams rushed to Kibbutz Mishmar Hanegev after aircraft crash reported. Two victims in critical condition.