Jerusalem protest erupts as arrest of right-wing activist is extended
Ariel Danino was set to be released tomorrow, February 28, after four months of administrative detention. However, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant intervened, preventing his release.
Local election voting comes to a close
Approximately 7.2 million Israeli citizens were eligible to vote, yet less than 50% exercised this right.
IDF reports Hezbollah missile strike on Mount Meron military base
The IDF has reported that during the recent shelling from Lebanon into Israeli territory, approximately 20 rockets breached Israeli airspace.
Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for rocket attack on Ashkelon
The Islamic Jihad terrorist group issued a statement claiming responsibility for a rocket attack targeting Ashkelon.
Family members of Hamas commander exit Gaza, Kan-11 reports
The report from Kan-11 television channel states that the wife and children of Samah Sarraj, who led the Hamas cyber unit, managed to leave the Gaza Strip on February 27.
Sirens in Ashkelon and Gaza border settlements
At 9:01 PM, rocket early warning sirens blared in Ashkelon, Zikim, Karmia, and Netiv HaAsara.
Prison voting sees 49% turnout
Throughout the day, 61 polling stations were operational in penitentiary institutions.
Voter turnout reaches 40.8% in municipal elections by 7:00 p.m.
By 7 p.m., voter turnout in local elections reached 40.8%, as reported by the All-Israel Election Monitoring Center, marking an increase from 49.2% in 2018.
Police: 62 cases of election violations by 7:30 p.m.
62 cases have been opened regarding suspicions of "double voting," voter bribery, threats, and violence.
Gallant: Hamas aims to turn Ramadan into second October 7
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Hamas aims to escalate tensions during Ramadan, likening it to the "October 7 tragedy."
Lawyer who accompanied Navalny's mother to Salekhard detained in Moscow
Publications Sota and Novaya Gazeta Europe have reported the detention of Navalny’s lawyer, Vasily Dubkov, in Moscow.
Israeli election day spending: 928 Million NIS in cafes, shops by 5 p.m.
According to credit card companies, Israelis are taking advantage of the midweek day off, when all stores are open, for shopping and entertainment.