He added that he was also concerned by violent clashes between Israeli security forces in the West Bank and east Jerusalem as well as internal rioting.

The overnight quiet came despite a threat by Hamas that they would fire on Tel Aviv should the IDF continue to strike residential buildings, including high-rises.

Israeli-Arabs across the country are striking in response to the events in east Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and as a show of solidarity with those detained during the countrywide rioting.

The Palestinian man was reportedly caught with improvised explosives, a Carlo submachine gun and a knife as he approached soldiers at the checkpoint.

Six rockets were launched from Lebanon, all of which fell in within Lebanese territory, the IDF reported.

The President expressed his support for a ceasefire and discussed US engagement with Egypt and other partners towards that end.

This war is playing out on the battlefield of social media as well as on the streets of Israel and Gaza, and celebrities supporting both sides have spoken out, receiving both backlash and praise.

What is important here is that the conversation with Ghaani comes as Iranian media published a unique look at Israel’s air defense systems, asserting that Israel is showing new vulnerabilities.