During a tour of Israel's northern border, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman warned the countries and terror organizations in the area not to test Israel's resolve to defend itself.
Another five Hamas terrorists have joined the growing list of diggers who have been killed or injured after the tunnel in which they were working collapsed.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot said the army is operating to counter the threat of Hamas terror tunnels, while preparing for all developments and eventualities.
Terrorists from Gaza continued their renewed aggression by firing yet another rocket at Israeli civilians in the south. There were no casualties or property damage.
The IDF is preparing for the day after the signing of an agreement with Iran, examining all options available to prevent it from obtaining nuclear capability.
The Israeli prime minister joined the president and the IDF leadership in thanking US General Martin Dempsey for his strong friendship and security cooperation.
Israel's President Reuven Rivlin expressed pride in his place of birth in a meeting with visiting US Gen. Martin Dempsey, despite US non-recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.