The Times of Israel is liveblogging Monday’s events as they unfold.
Rocket sirens blare in Upper Galilee
Rocket alerts have sounded in the Upper Galilee towns of Avivim and Yir’on.
There are no immediate reports of impacts or injuries.
Netanyahu once again said threatening to fire Gallant as latter opposes imminent Lebanon attack
Reports indicate that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant opposes a major military operation against Lebanon at this time, as a senior IDF commander is actively pushing for a ground offensive, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appearing, at least outwardly, to back the demand for an operation and even threatening once again to fire his defense minister.
The Kan public broadcaster and Channel 13 news both report that Northern Command chief Ori Gordin is pressuring decision-makers to launch a large-scale attack, while Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi are far more reserved.
Gallant reportedly believes now is not the right time and wants to give a chance to efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution in the north and a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza.
The two reports diverge, however, regarding Netanyahu’s stance on the matter.
Kan reports that the premier is pushing for an operation in Lebanon, though one that is limited. Furthermore, the outlet quotes an unnamed Netanyahu associate threatening that “if Gallant tries to thwart an operation in the north, he will be replaced.”
Kan says an unnamed “diplomatic official” is denying the report.
But Channel 13 reports that Netanyahu is “keeping his cards close to his chest” and that while he appears to be supporting Gordin’s calls for an imminent offensive, some sources are doubting that this is genuine.
Man who pointed rifle into Trump’s golf club identified as Ryan Wesley Routh
The man who US authorities say pointed a rifle with a scope into former president Donald Trump’s golf club and was arrested is Ryan Wesley Routh, three law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press.
The officials identify the suspect to the AP but speak on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation.
Secret Service agents shot at the suspect, who was taken into custody after fleeing the scene of what the FBI is calling an apparent attempted assassination of the Republican presidential nominee. Authorities are working to determine a motive.
Gunman was around 400 meters from Trump when he pointed gun at ex-president — sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw says the gunman who who aimed a gun at Donald Trump’s Florida estate was about 400 to 500 yards (365-460 meters) away from Trump and hidden in shrubbery while the former US president played golf on a nearby hole.
The man had an AK-style rifle with a scope, two backpacks hanging on a fence and a GoPro camera, the sheriff says.
Bradshaw says the backpacks had ceramic tile in them and that the suspect’s belongings are being processed.
FBI says shooting near Trump ‘appears to be an attempted assassination’
The FBI says a shooting near Donald Trump’s golf course “appears to be an attempted assassination” of the Republican US presidential candidate.
“The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach Florida and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump,” it says in a statement.