Ministerial committee approves construction of 2,300 homes and 2,500 holiday homes on the Golan Heights. Jewish Agency says Israel will not exploit Russian economic crisis to hasten immigration. The US launches missiles at terrorist targets in Afghanistan and the Sudan, claims strikes are to thwart plans for other terror attacks. Islamic world in uproar. Crisis defused after Israel-PA reach agreement re Joseph's Tomb.
Roadside bomb kills Israeli soldier and Israeli civilian contractor in south Lebanon.
IDF clashes with Palestinians in Hebron. Islamists in Sudan, Egypt threaten attacks on US, Israeli targets. Cabinet approves construction of permanent homes on Hebron's Tel Rumeida, site of August 20 slaying of rabbi. Leading Islamist announces plans are under way to target US and Israeli sites in revenge for US missile attacks. IDF kills senior Amal leader in helicopter rocket attack near Tyre.