Rockets struck directly inside the crossing, endangering the lives of all the workers at the crossing. As a result of this attack, the crossing was forced to close.

The government approved a series of proposals to assist the communities of Israel's south.

Embassy hosted Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency official Mr. Dawit Mulugeta, discussed his visit in Israel and possible areas of cooperation in hi-tech agriculture.

Alemu Aga, the renowned Ethiopian musician, singer, master of Begena sacred musical instrument, will visit Israel in September as a guest, performer at Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival.

At 8:01, two rockets were fired towards Ashkelon, marking the renewal of rocket fire from Gaza.