Police investigate after dead man found stabbed In roadside in southern Israel, just 100 meters away from his vehicle.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, "POTUS has been briefed about the developing hostage situation in the Dallas area. He will continue to receive updates from his senior team as the situation develops. Senior members of the national security team are also in touch with federal law enforcement leadership."

Health Ministry advisor Professor Ran Balicer announces he tested positive for COVID-19.

In an interview with Reshet Bet, Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman referred to a possible plea deal between Benjamin Netanyahu and the State Attorney's Office."It is clear that Netanyahu will try to return. His rosy dream is to return to power, appoint Amsalem as defense minister and Ohana as justice minister and declare himself the new Erdogan. The Ine who is to blame for the rift is Netanyahu," Lieberman said.

Following the incident at a synagogue in Texas, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that it is increasing security for synagogues.

MKs Alex Kushnir, Moshe Tur-Paz and David Amsalem also added to list of Knesset members who have contracted the virus.

Reuters reported that police were negotiating with a man believed to have taken people hostage at the synagogue during Shabbat services.The Colleyville Police Department said it had evacuated residents from the area around the Congregation Beth Israel as it deployed SWAT teams, the report said.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who is Jewish, responded to the hostage incident in Texas."I"m monitoring the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. I"m praying for a peaceful resolution, for those being held, for the first responders, for Congregation Beth Israel, and for the Jewish community in Colleyville," he tweeted.