New survey finds Israelis far more concerned with social challenges than external threats with 57% of those asked responding that they are concerned over the future of democracy

Esther Pollard passes away at Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem, having contracted virus while was also battling cancer; Bennett says Esther was a woman 'whose devotion and love has become a symbol of strength, determination and faith'

Health Ministry says despite increase in daily cases, virus' reproduction number still below 1, indicating declining community spread; meanwhile, 19 patients die on Sunday alone, bringing official death toll to 8,724

Foreign Ministry says Amnesty echoing propaganda 'without seriously checking the facts,'; Lapid says although Israel not perfect it is a democracy with free press and respected judicial system

UAE's Defense Ministry says it destroyed the missile launched by Iran's Yemeni proxy and no damage was done; Herzog's office says he will continue the visit as planned and the president is not considered to be in danger

Syrian military source quoted as saying the attack caused only material damage, with most missiles shot down; war monitoring group says the targets of the attack were Hezbollah facilities and weapon warehouses

President visits Expo 2020 as part of his official visit to Gulf state despite a ballistic missile attack overnight, conducted by Iran-allied Houthi group; 'Our trade has exceeded over $1 billion, more than 120 deals were signed,' he says