Speaking In Galei Tzahal this morning, Israel's former ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, commented In the recent decision of the UN Human Rights Council to investigate Israel for "systematic discrimination and repression" during the most recent conflict with Gaza."In theory, the investigation examines all sides of the issue - however, in practise, we know the outcome already," he said. "We are already familiar with this organization which instead of condemning Hamas, is taking the course it has always taken in the past. Palestinian Authority representatives have been in touch with representatives from Islamic countries. We should be considering exacting a steep price from the PA for its state terror activities against us."

Labor Party chairwoman MK Merav Michaeli criticized the UN Human Rights Council's decision to investigate Israel for "war crimes" it allegedly committed in Operation Guardian of the Walls."The State of Israel has the full right to defend itself against Hamas terrorism. I trust the Israeli legal system and condemn the UN Human Rights Council for its shameful decision. This is another reminder to the citizens of Israel that we must act to change the strategy that Netanyahu chose, to stop transferring the suitcases of dollars immediately and to work to weaken Hamas," Michaeli said.

British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab In Thursday welcomed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) investigation into the Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko regime"s forced landing of a Ryanair flight In May 23."We join our international partners in wanting to know the full circumstances that led up to this grave violation of international law and the attack In the principles that underpin civil aviation," Raab said in a statement quoted by Reuters.

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Maccabi Rishon Lezion by a score of 86-69 to clinch the State Cup.

A 30-year-old man was seriously injured in a violent incident in Jisr a-Zarqa In Thursday night.Magen David Adom paramedics provided him with medical treatment and evacuated him to the hospital.

Firebombs were thrown In Thursday night towards a Jewish home in the city of Lod.Residents extinguished the fire with the help of fire extinguishers that were in their possession. There were no injuries in the incident. No suspects have been arrested thus far.

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder says resolutions targeting Israel are shameless.

The Islamic Movement In Thursday night denied reports that Mansour Abbas had resigned from the leadership of the Ra'am party."The news report claiming that Dr. Mansour Abbas had submitted his resignation to the Shura Council – is false and disgraceful, a continuation of the smear campaign," the party said.