Israel approves Egyptian offer, which includes the release of five living hostages

Former minister and son of the first Likud Prime Minister launches a sharp attack on the current prime minister, calls for early elections.

<p>Associated Press reports on an Egyptian mediation initiative that includes the release of five live hostages, including Edan Alexander, in exchange for the return of humanitarian aid, a ceasefire of several weeks, and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.</p><p>According to the report, Hamas approved the proposal and Israel confirms that there is a proposal, but says that there are still large gaps.</p>

<p> </p><p>A 35-year-old electric scooter rider was critically injured during a ride in Petah Tikva on Sunday night.</p><p>Magen David Adom paramedics provided him with medical treatment and evacuated him to Beilinson Hospital.</p>

<p>A man of about 70 is unconscious and in critical condition following a terror attack near Yokne'am; a 20-year-old man is conscious and moderately injured.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/405834">Read more</a></p>

Hamas source says terror group willing to accept Egyptian ceasefire proposal, which would see IDF end strikes on Hamas, gradually withdraw from Gaza, in exchange for information on hostages and talks on timetable for their release.

<p>Terrorist who murdered a 70-year-old and injured a young man outside Yokneam is a 25-year-old Israeli Arab from Wadi Ara.</p>

<p>On Sunday night security forces arrested 18 wanted in Judea and Samaria, including terrorists in Jenin. Explosive devices and weapons were confiscated.</p>