IDF spokesman says Hamas can’t be destroyed, drawing retort from PM: ‘That’s war’s goal’ (www.timesofisrael.com)
IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari on Wednesday cast Israel’s war aim of eradicating the Hamas terror group as unattainable, appearing to underscore tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top defense officials over his handling of the war in Gaza....
Blinken reportedly promised Netanyahu to lift restrictions on US arms shipments (www.timesofisrael.com)
Al Jazeera denies rumor that hostage was held at employee’s home (www.timesofisrael.com)
Qatari news network Al Jazeera is stridently denying any link to Gaza-based journalist Abdallah Aljamal, amid unverified rumors that hostage Noa Argamani had been held at his home in central Gaza’s Nuseirat....
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv to demand hostage deal, denounce government (www.timesofisrael.com)
“Last night, we received a reminder of what a real leader looks like, who cares for Israel’s future and not his own. Thank you President Biden,” said Shaul Meridor, the former head of the Finance Ministry’s budget department, referring to the US president’s speech on Friday in which he outlined Israel’s proposal for...
Israel won’t end war for deal to free all hostages, PM’s aide said to tell families (www.timesofisrael.com)
Remember when the war was supposed to end when all the hostages were released?...
Erdogan: Netanyahu is a ‘psychopath’ and a ‘vampire that feeds on blood’ (www.timesofisrael.com)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashes out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a “psychopath” and a “vampire that feeds on blood,” following Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that triggered a deadly fire in a camp for displaced people.
Diplomats pay respects in Djerba year after deadly attack on Jewish worshipers (www.timesofisrael.com)
On May 9, 2023, a Tunisian policeman opened fire on Jewish worshipers gathered for an annual pilgrimage on the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer, killing two and injuring four.
Israeli ambassador Erdan shreds UN charter in protest of General Assembly vote to boost status of Palestinian mission (www.timesofisrael.com)
Tel Aviv Pride Parade won’t be held this year, will be replaced with assembly for hostages (www.timesofisrael.com)
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Israel fumes as UN secretary-general leaves Hamas off sexual violence blacklist (www.timesofisrael.com)
In his report, Guterres referenced Patten’s assessment, but noted that it, “not being investigative in nature and given its limited duration, did not draw conclusions on attribution to specific armed groups or determine prevalence of incidents of conflict-related sexual violence during and after the attacks of 7 October....
US lawmakers threaten retaliation against UN court over potential Israel arrest warrants (www.timesofisrael.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/15063426...
US lawmakers threaten retaliation against UN court over potential Israel arrest warrants (www.timesofisrael.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/15063426...
Israel, US said working to prevent ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu (www.timesofisrael.com)
Israel, US said working to prevent ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu (www.timesofisrael.com)
Promoted on TikTok, ‘No Thanks’ boycott app targets products tied to Israel (www.timesofisrael.com)
A pro-Palestinian app created to help consumers boycott Israeli products has gained traction on TikTok amid calls in Hebrew-language media for Google to ban it....
Israel, US said working to prevent ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu (www.timesofisrael.com)
According to reports in several Israeli media, the United States is part of a last-ditch diplomatic effort to prevent the International Criminal Court from issuing arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials....
Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir’s car flips over after running red light, minister lightly injured (www.timesofisrael.com)
IDF says Netzah Yehuda Battalion carrying out new pinpoint operation in north Gaza’s Beit Hanoun (www.timesofisrael.com)
The IDF launched a new pinpoint operation in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun just before Passover began yesterday. The raid is being carried out by the Kfir Brigade’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion, alongside other forces under the Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade....
Israeli academics slammed for signing letter accusing Israel of ‘plausible genocide’ (www.timesofisrael.com)
Academics on the right side of history once again....
Iran fires drones, missiles at Israel in first-ever direct attack; IDF downing them (www.timesofisrael.com)
Iran on Saturday night launched a large wave of attack drones from its territory toward the Jewish state, in the first-ever direct attack on Israel by the Islamic Republic, with warning sirens activated in Israeli communities throughout the country early Sunday as the military worked to intercept the Iranian aircraft....
Apple accused of antisemitism as typing Jerusalem prompts Palestinian flag emoji (www.timesofisrael.com)
Apple has been accused of antisemitism after its iPhones started prompting a Palestinian flag emoji when users typed Jerusalem in a text message....
Indonesia agrees to normalize ties with Israel as part of bid to join OECD (www.timesofisrael.com)
Herzog visits Rwanda for genocide memorial; will highlight hostages, terrorism (www.timesofisrael.com)
In addition to Herzog, the ceremony marking three decades since the genocide began is being attended by former United States president Bill Clinton, who has called his failure to intervene on behalf of the Tutsis “one of the greatest regrets of my presidency.”
Four soldiers killed fighting in southern Gaza as war on Hamas hits six-month mark (www.timesofisrael.com)
The four were killed Saturday when gunmen came out of a tunnel in a destroyed building and opened fire at troops carrying out a patrol along the IDF’s logistics route in Khan Younis, according to an initial military probe. The operatives apparently managed to flee back into the tunnel....