President Herzog awards businessman and long-time supporter of haredi soldiers David Hager with volunteer service award.

Journalist Amir Ivgi will replace businessman Yaakov Bardugo in the 7:00 P.M. slot In Channel 14 News.

Rocket warning sirens have been activated in several communities around the Gaza Strip.

A driver was caught by the traffic police In Route 90 In suspicion of drunk driving. The driver, a resident of the north, was detained In the spot for a hearing and at the end his license was seized and his car was impounded.

Two rockets exploded in the city of Sderot. There were no injuries, but some cars were damaged.A number of victims of shock are being treated by MDA teams in the area. Welfare and resilience teams of the municipality are In their way to the scenes.

National Unity leader Benny Gantz commented In the rocket fire from Gaza:"The terrorist organizations in Gaza will pay a price for shooting towards the south. We will back any determined and responsible security action against terrorism," Gantz said. "Together with the entire Israeli people, I pray for the recovery of the wounded. In these moments, we are all with the residents of the surrounding area and the security forces."

MK Danny Danon of the Likud said in response to the rocket fire from the Gaza Strip: "Ramadan is over - the excuses are over. There is now no reason to accept this. This is the time to strike hard at those who hurt us."

Opposition leader Yair Lapid commented: "The opposition will support the government in any military action that will bring peace and security to the residents of the south."