Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by telephone with US President Joe Biden. The Prime Minister thanked President Biden for the American backing for Israel's right to self-defense. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel would continue to take action to strike at the military capabilities of Hamas and the other terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip.
Prime Minister Bennett explained that it is within our power to avoid a lockdown and said that, "My request is two-fold: One, persuade as many young people as possible aged 12 and over to get vaccinated. Two, tell everyone to go around with masks on because this is what prevents infection."