Lt. Aharon Karov's condition continues to improve, and he now is able to walk with assistance as the soldier, a resident of Karnei Shomron in Samaria, recovers from critical injuries he suffered in Operation Cast Lead the day afar his wedding.

The condition of Dvir Bar-Chair, son of southern Hevron Hills Regional Council Chairman Tzviki Bar-Chai, continues to be critical. He has not woken up since he was wounded by a mortar shell at the beginning of Cast Lead. Special prayers for his recovery are scheduled Tuesday afternoon at the Patriarchs Cave in Hevron.