The Times of Israel is liveblogging Monday’s events as they unfold.

Bicycle rider seriously injured in accident in Yeruham

A bicycle rider has been seriously injured in an accident in the southern town of Yeruham.

No one else was apparently involved in the incident that injured the man, aged around 30.

He was treated by medics at the scene and rushed to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba with a head injury.

Tanker off Oman reports explosion near vessel — monitor

The master of a tanker off the coast of Oman has reported hearing an explosion near the vessel, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre reports.

“The vessel and crew are all reported as safe,” says the UKMTO. The master is the highest-ranking person on an oil tanker.

The incident happened 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) northeast of Khasab, in Oman, the monitor adds.

“Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity,” the UKMTO advises.

The report comes as Iran said Sunday it was nearing a deal with Oman over a........

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