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The suspect, who had previously been convicted twice on weapons and drug charges, was shot after allegedly charging at a YASAM officer with a knife. Police are still investigating the circumstances, and suspicion that this was an attempted terror attack is growing stronger.

A nationwide vehicle protest by the Haredi community got underway in coordination with police. About 7,000 vehicles set out from 19 locations around the country. Unusual traffic backups were reported, including a temporary halt on Highway 1.

Police and inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority uncovered an attempt to smuggle dozens of protected birds into Israeli territory. Two Hebron residents were arrested, and their detention was extended as the investigation continues.

At the Adri family home in Ofakim, where Rachel and David Adri were held hostage on October 7, their son Evyatar was promoted to superintendent. Deputy Commander Efi Shiman said, “We stand with Evyatar and the Adri family in a moment of pride and emotion, and salute the bravery of the police officers and their commitment to keep protecting the residents of the South.”

After disturbing footage emerged from the protest, an officer seen kicking a protester was immediately suspended. Five people accused of disorderly conduct were arrested, and two officers were injured in the clashes.

Dozens of Haredi protesters from the “Jerusalem Faction” blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak as part of a protest over the arrests of yeshiva students. Police cleared the road by force. Eight protesters were injured and five were arrested. Shas chairman MK Aryeh Deri called on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir: “Stop the violence against בני התורה.” Ben Gvir responded: “I will hold an urgent discussion on the use of stun grenades against a civilian population.”

In its final votes, the Knesset approved MK Moshe Saada’s bill to remove the Police Internal Investigations Department from the State Attorney’s Office and turn it into an independent unit within the Justice Ministry.

Israel’s Police Internal Investigations Department says it questioned an officer serving in Lahav 433 on suspicion of maintaining contact with an Iranian intelligence agent. He was released under restrictive conditions.

On Route 60 near the Elazar Junction, traffic officers stopped a transport van for a routine check and say the 20-year-old Husan resident behind the wheel lacked the proper license for the vehicle and passenger load. Inspectors found the van is Israeli-registered with a forged Palestinian plate; his license was immediately suspended and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

A driver in a Volkswagen SUV plowed into pedestrians on a central shopping street in Leipzig, then tried to stab bystanders before police detained him. Three victims are in serious condition.

Daniel Stopnicki, 47, was found fatally shot near his home after heading out with his dog. Toronto police arrested a 67-year-old former officer and asked the public to report any other assaults in the city, especially against Jewish residents.

After a marathon ten-hour hearing, justices took under advisement a petition to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The attorney general’s office floated a compromise: immediate judicial oversight of limits on the minister’s role, plus a two-week window to nail down formal ground rules.