IDF and police forces have discovered machinery used to produce weapons in the Palestinian village of Surif, near Bethlehem, during overnight activity. A home-made weapon was also discovered and seized along with the machinery.

Additionally, nine wanted terror suspects were arrested overnight throughout Judea and Samaria. Four of the suspects are members of the Hamas terror organization, and five are suspected of involvement in violent riots directed at Israeli civilians and security forces. They have all been transferred to the Israeli security services for questioning.

A 10-year-old Palestinian was detained by the police for throwing rocks at the Jerusalem light rail train near the Arab neighborhood of Shuafat.

No damage was caused and there were no injuries. The suspect’s parents were summoned to the police station, and welfare authorities were contacted.

The government has approved the ammended deal to increase the amount of gas Israel produces from the reserves it has in the Mediterranean Sea.

“The new agreement incorporates the comments by the Supreme Court,” said Netanyahu at the start of the cabinet meeting. “The important thing is to get the gas, which brings with it huge resources, to the citizens.”

“The broadest government possible is the most important thing for Israel”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier this morning.

“I think the broader coalition will help us meet our many challenges and opportunities,” the prime minister added. “A broad government will help to continue to strive for a political process with the Palestinians.”

During a meeting with other Likud ministers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there is still an opportunity for the Zionist Union to join the coalition, noting that he holds other ministerial titles such as the foreign inister.