The US is escalating its operations across the continent - and has announced an operation against drug cartels "in the Western Hemisphere."

Heavy rain is falling across the country this morning: thunderstorms were heard in the central region, and flooding was recorded in Ashdod.

BBC Network: Apologizes for distorting Trump's words, opposes paying compensation.

After two years: The female fighter pilot in the IDF was crowned a success, the IDF is expected to recruit female fighters to the track on a permanent basis, subject to the decision of the Chief of Staff.

Syria: Fighting in Sweida between regime forces and Druze factions belonging to the "National Guard"; sources affiliated with each side claim that there are casualties on the other side. According to reports, regime forces launched suicide drones towards Druze positions.

The Lebanese army has pledged to Hezbollah not to act against them in private territories in the south of the country.

Murder in Kafr Qassem: 4 of the murdered woman's brothers arrested on suspicion of involvement in the case.

The head of Lahav 433, Chief Meni Binyamin, is the police officer being investigated by the police.

Sixth arrest of a suspect involved in a Hamas cell in Europe, this time at the German-Danish border. One of the suspects, who was arrested in London: the son of a senior Hamas official.

The plea agreement was signed with the husband of the head of Mai Golan's office. He admitted that he grew drugs in their home and claimed to the judge: "I grew them at home because they are expensive outside."

Police found remains of a firearm in a residential building in Yavne; the circumstances are being investigated.

Tel Aviv District Commander and former head of the police operations department, retired Chief Aharon Axel, on loyalty appointments: It's okay that the minister wants someone who aligns with his agenda. Even in the Defense Ministry, the minister does not approve appointments in which he does not agree with the Chief of Staff. That's how it works in all systems.

This week, Habima premiered "Mortgage," a new comedy by Avi Nussbaum. The star of the play, Yael Leventhal, spoke in an interview about her collaboration with Yuval Segal and the human need for laughter even in difficult times: "The audience is hungry for culture and I am grateful for the opportunity to provide some light"

Singer and songwriter Noga Peled released "This Square" this week, a new single born in the Square of the Kidnapped, which he wrote and recorded as part of "The Tamari Project." In an interview, he spoke about the creative process and the reactions he received: "People hear the song and choke on tears."

End of an era: David Coverdale, lead singer and founder of the hard rock band Whitesnake and former member of Deep Purple, announced his retirement.