The Ministry of Defense and Israel Shipyards Company have agreed In the purchase of 4 Sheldag Mark 5 vessels for for a total of approximately NIS 100 million.Defense Minister Benny Gantz welcomed the deal saying it was, "crucial from both the security and social perspectives."

521 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Israel over the past 24 hours with an uptick of serious cases also recorded.40 patients are now hospitalized in serious or critical condition.

A terrorist who wounded a baby in a rock attack in Gush Etzion two and a half years ago was sentenced to 45 months in prison, a fine and compensation in the amount of 15,000 shekels.Similar punishments were imposed In two other terrorists who threw rocks in the same attack.

Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa In Tuesday received the Gulf state's new ambassador to Israel, Khalid Yusuf Al-Jalahma, i24NEWS reported, citing the state-run Bahrain News Agency.Prince Salman, who serves as prime minister and deputy supreme commander of the Bahrain Defense Force, congratulated al-Jalahmah In the royal decree issued by the king of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, officially appointing him to head the diplomatic mission.

Britain's Chelsea soccer team partners with the Anti-Defamation League, funding expansion of ADL's Center In Extremism.

Afghan troops allege the US withdrew without notifying them, leaving thousands of prisoners behind and a certainty the enemy would soon return.

Tropical storm Elsa has intensified in recent hours and has now been registered as a hurricane.The storm is expected to exacerbate evacuation and rescue efforts at the collapsed Surfside condo.According to Fox News, Elsa is expected to hit down between 8 and 9 a.m. Wednesday between the Tampa Bay area and Big Bend region.

Inauguration for president-elect Isaac Herzog to be held Wednesday afternoon, with swearing-in of Israel's eleventh president.