Blinken: Israel risks isolation if it invades Rafah * UN chief at Gaza border decries aid delays * 133 dead in Moscow terror attack * Iraqi Purim treats from a bygone era

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Saturday, March 23, 2024 [Blinken warns major Rafah op risks global isolation, long-term security harm for Israel]( By Lazar Berman, Jacob Magid and ToI Staff Secretary issues warning as Netanyahu tells him IDF must eliminate Hamas in last stronghold; Blinken also says Israel will be stuck in Gaza for years unless it has ‘day after’ plan Live updates [LIVE - ‘A moral disgrace’: In Egypt, UN chief decries aid trucks waiting to enter Gaza]( By ToI Staff Sinai governor says 7,000 aid trucks blocked * Hezbollah claims UAV attack on Kfar Blum * Hamas thanks China, Russia for vetoing US-backed Gaza ceasefire resolution [Toll in Moscow terror attack up to 133; US intel official: We warned Russia of a plot]( By Agencies American source tells AP Washington knew of ISIS plans to strike country and had shared intel; authorities arrest 11 suspects in deadly assault on concert hall [Over 90 dead, 145 wounded in terrorist shooting at Moscow concert]( By Agencies [Heavenly Purim treats at this Iraqi Jewish confectionery are a window into a bygone era]( By Eliyahu Freedman Customers line up in Petah Tikva for an ancient nougat named for manna and a trip back in time, as they fear 70-year-old Konditorei David may too soon be a thing of the past [Intel chiefs were unwilling to go to Doha without broader mandate in talks — report]( By ToI Staff TV says Netanyahu agreed to grant Mossad and Shin Bet heads more room to negotiate after facing pressure from fellow war cabinet members, who enlisted Deri to get’s PM consent [‘We won’t stop’: Separate weekly rallies to push for hostage deal, new elections]( By ToI Staff Various protests in Tel Aviv and elsewhere will maintain pressure on government to free Gaza captives, set new date for national polls [Nearly 600 relatives of 81 hostages ask Biden to press PM for deal to free them]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff Families send letter to US president expressing frustration with government’s ‘lack of commitment’ to sealing agreement, say those held in Gaza enduring ‘unimaginable hardship’ Top Ops Peta Jones Pellach [Together, ununified, we can succeed]( Except for being united in shock and grief, we were never really united – and that might not be such a bad thing Nati Szczupak [An Israeli who cries just twice a week? Not so bad]( Jews outside of Israel may have a hard time truly understanding what an Israeli colleague or shaliach is going through [Over 170 gunmen killed, 800 suspects captured in ongoing Shifa Hospital raid — IDF]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Troops locate terror infrastructure, weapons at medical center; WHO chair says facility has become inaccessible; IAF strikes 35 sites across Strip over past day [Israel lauds US ban on UNRWA financing until 2025 under new government funding bill]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff FM Israel Katz praises move, vows UN relief agency for Palestinians won’t be part of Gaza’s future; Congress redirects $175 million to other West Bank and Gaza projects [US set to place one-year ban on UNRWA funds, while leaving door open to future]( By Jacob Magid [UN chief to issue fresh call for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ while visiting Gaza border]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [UNSC vote set for Monday on new Gaza ceasefire resolution; US unlikely to back it]( By AP and ToI Staff Council to vote on Russia and China-backed measure that Washington warns may give Hamas excuse to back out of ongoing hostage deal talks with Israel [Russia, China veto US resolution at UN calling for Gaza ceasefire tied to hostage deal]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [CRM]( Exclusive [Documents show Israel sought, valued Qatari aid for Gaza in years leading to Oct. 7]( By Jacob Magid Netanyahu long attempted to avoid talking publicly about arrangement with Doha, but letters from top aides reveal Jerusalem felt assistance was critical for regional stability Inside story [New Arab-Jewish movement stages countrywide events demanding ceasefire]( By Gianluca Pacchiani After months of silence, some Arab Israelis join with left-wing Jewish activists to call for an end to the war. 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