The birthday of Israeli civil aviation is considered to be September 28, 1948, when the first president of the state, Chaim Weizmann, arrived in Israel from Geneva on board a military aircraft, Douglas C-54 Skymaster, converted for civilian use.

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) discovered weapons, ammunition, explosive devices, gear, and other military items in the south of the Gaza Strip.

Benefit Concert for the NGO: Bring Them Home Now Israeli musician Oran Etkin, along with Brazilian musicians, held a Jazz concert on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, where all proceeds were donated to the organization that is supporting the families of kidnapped individuals.