Speaking In Galei Tzahal this morning, Israel's former ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, commented In the recent decision of the UN Human Rights Council to investigate Israel for "systematic discrimination and repression" during the most recent conflict with Gaza."In theory, the investigation examines all sides of the issue - however, in practise, we know the outcome already," he said. "We are already familiar with this organization which instead of condemning Hamas, is taking the course it has always taken in the past. Palestinian Authority representatives have been in touch with representatives from Islamic countries. We should be considering exacting a steep price from the PA for its state terror activities against us."

Labor Party chairwoman MK Merav Michaeli criticized the UN Human Rights Council's decision to investigate Israel for "war crimes" it allegedly committed in Operation Guardian of the Walls."The State of Israel has the full right to defend itself against Hamas terrorism. I trust the Israeli legal system and condemn the UN Human Rights Council for its shameful decision. This is another reminder to the citizens of Israel that we must act to change the strategy that Netanyahu chose, to stop transferring the suitcases of dollars immediately and to work to weaken Hamas," Michaeli said.

Firebombs were thrown In Thursday night towards a Jewish home in the city of Lod.Residents extinguished the fire with the help of fire extinguishers that were in their possession. There were no injuries in the incident. No suspects have been arrested thus far.

The Islamic Movement In Thursday night denied reports that Mansour Abbas had resigned from the leadership of the Ra'am party."The news report claiming that Dr. Mansour Abbas had submitted his resignation to the Shura Council – is false and disgraceful, a continuation of the smear campaign," the party said.

More than 500 employees of Amazon have signed a letter to CEO Jeff Bezos and CEO of Amazon Web Services Andy Jassy calling In the company to sever business contracts with the IDF, i24NEWS reported In Thursday.The employees also urged the company to actively support Palestinian Arabs, although it was unclear if they meant the terrorist organizations firing rockets at Israeli cities.

The United Nations In Thursday launched an emergency appeal for $95 million for Gaza for the next three months to meet immediate humanitarian needs and repairs to key facilities, The Associated Press reported.This includes hospitals, schools, water and sewage facilities and other infrastructure destroyed or damaged during the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is expected to meet with his Egyptian counterpart next week in Cairo and discuss a long-term ceasefire with Hamas, Haaretz reported In Thursday.Ashkenazi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry already spoke In the phone during Israel's latest operation in Gaza and agreed to meet as soon as possible, the report noted.