An Arab-placed bomb exploded this morning near the fence of Shaarei Tikva, on the western edge of Shomron. Palestinians fired again at the N\'vei Dekalim industrial zone in Gush Katif, Gaza. No one was hurt. The IDF entered the PA area of Dir el-Balah last night, and was attacked with gunfire and a bomb. There were no injuries. IDF officials explain the mission was in response to the sharp recent increase in attacks against the southern Gaza community of Kfar Darom.



The UN Security Council will continue its discussions today on the Palestinian demand for international observers in Yesha. No decision was reached yesterday. The United States has said that it will veto any decision forcing Israel to accept observers against its will.