Military says UAVs conducted over 2,000 flight hours during 3-day battle against PIJ earlier this month; airbase commander says Strip 'covered' in drones, collecting intel 24/7

Biden to tour Israeli security installations, including new laser defense system; is set to become 1st US president to visit a site in Palestinian East Jerusalem outside Old City

Defense officials reportedly warned letting Hutchison Water construct major desalination facility could compromise sensitive sites; Energy Ministry says worries unfounded