Troops raid local bank find vast amount of cash kept in 12 safes in operation conducted in recent days; military spokesperson says terror group stole hundreds of millions of dollars from international aid organizations

Defense Ministry will soon publish a multi-million shekel tender to purchase tens of thousands of locally produced assault rifles to be used by infantry brigades and first response units; It will lessen dependence on arms imports

Washington sends a message: U.S. submits draft resolution calling for temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas ahead of Ramadan; Israel worries this will limit its operational freedom and the ability to protect itself without a buffer zone

Defense establishment is voicing concern that the decision will ignite violence on the ground, and also hurt relations with Qatar and Egypt, the countries trying to arrange a hostage deal with Hamas

In an unusual intervention for a member of the British royal family, prince makes direct plea for an end to the fighting, expressing deep concern about the human cost of the conflict; also calls for increased humanitarian support, release of hostages

Rami Habibullah admits he photographed security facility and sent pictures to a Hamas member via Telegram; says he also thought about sending the location of the Knesset or the Ben Gurion Airport