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?...