Israel contests UN-backed Gaza famine prediction * US said to ok bombs, F-35s for IDF * Arab peacemakers for Gaza? * Top hasidic rabbi: IDF service a Halachic obligation

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Saturday, March 30, 2024 [‘Multiple factual flaws’: Israel contests UN-backed report on imminent famine in Gaza]( By ToI Staff and Reuters COGAT says report relies on information from Hamas, grossly underestimates amount of water available; US official says famine ‘quite possibly’ in some areas of northern enclave [US approves transfer of over 2,000 bombs, 25 F-35s to Israel — report]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Washington Post says weaponry to be provided amid growing US concerns over Gaza campaign and plans for Rafah offensive [Israel said advancing plan for Arab peacekeepers to secure Gaza aid deliveries]( By ToI Staff Reports say proposed force to be staffed by troops from 3 unnamed Arab countries at peace with Israel, would be charged with protecting aid convoys from pillaging Inside story Jacob Magid [PA in final stages of talks with US to reform ‘pay-to-slay’ policy – sources]( One of the holdups has been receiving approval from Israel, which is viewed as critical for getting Congress on board; source fears initial leak of story may torpedo negotiations [US welcomes new Palestinian Authority government following repeated calls for reform]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, as sirens blare in northern towns]( By ToI Staff Army denies Lebanese claim it hit vehicle with UN peacekeepers * 2nd aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza sets sail * IDF names senior Hamas operatives killed in Shifa [Separate rallies to push for hostage deal, elections; police said to be bolstering forces]( By ToI Staff Protest leaders get warning letter from Tel Aviv police chief: ‘They want to intimidate us’; dad of soldier held in Gaza: Winning war seems more important to PM than hostages’ return [Netanyahu gives Shin Bet, Mossad chiefs go-ahead to resume hostage talks]( By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Iran International journalist stabbed, wounded outside his London home]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Pouria Zeraati, who interviewed Netanyahu last year, sustains leg injury; UK counter-terror police probe if assault connected to his job after multiple plots against opposition outlet From the blogs Yitzhak Aharon Korff [IDF army service is a Halachic obligation]( The Zvhil-Mezbuz Rebbe of Boston: By Jewish law, every able-bodied Jewish male from the age of 20 is required to serve – period Top Ops Natan Kohn-Magnus [No more room under the rug]( The government playbook of ignoring our thorniest issues cannot work anymore. The thorns are too big, and too prickly. Sara Y. Sapadin [Sledding: A reflection on October 7th]( In a world where everything we know can shift irrevocably in an instant, let’s hold tight to the blessings in our midst [CRM]( Analysis Amir Bar Shalom [While diplomatic efforts go on, IDF is bracing for short but devastating war in Lebanon]( As Defense Minister Gallant met with US envoy Amos Hochstein in DC, escalations by Hezbollah cast doubt on notion anything but a military solution will deter the terror group [IDF denies Lebanese claim it struck vehicle carrying UN peacekeepers]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff [Israel kills top Hezbollah rocket commander in Lebanon; 5 others slain in Syria]( By Emanuel Fabian Reporter's notebook [Evacuated by rocket fire, iconic Kiryat Shmona bar temporarily transplants to Tel Aviv]( By Canaan Lidor Founders and patrons of unique student hangout Patifon reunite for special events to preserve community spirit until they can get back home [IDF commando killed, 16 others wounded during fighting in southern Gaza]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Hamas fires RPG at Egoz unit encampment near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, killing Sgt. First Class Alon Kudriashov, wounding additional troops, including 6 seriously [Photos, videos of IDF soldiers playing with Gazan women’s lingerie go viral]( By Reuters [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Disturbing video shows Jewish convert fatally shot by IDF in West Bank posed no threat]( By ToI Staff Footage features David Ben Avraham obeying orders, standing with his hands up before reservist opened fire; interior minister posthumously grants him Israeli residency he long sought Israel Travels [An Easter visit to Mount Precipice and Jesus’s hometown of Nazareth]( By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am Despite wartime drop in tourism, the churches, basilica, White Mosque and charming old town, with spice shops, fashion and superb eateries, bustle with locals, are stunning as ever [At funeral, Joe Lieberman eulogized as ‘mensch’ committed to his Jewish faith]( By AP Stamford, Connecticut synagogue packed with mourners, including Al Gore, for four-time senator and first Jewish candidate for vice president on a major party ticket [Dem leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman after Jewish legislators back rival]( By Ron Kampeas [‘Kill Jews’ cocktail rocks Spanish town’s Holy Week: ‘An expression, it’s not racist’]( By Shira Li Bartov In centuries-old tradition, revelers seeking limonadas say they are going out to ‘kill Jews’ in Castilian Holy Week capital, epicenter of pre-Expulsion Spanish Jewry Explainer Ben Sales [Could debate over Haredi draft, court’s intervention, topple Netanyahu’s coalition?]( Long-running controversy comes to head as fighting in Gaza and on northern border with Lebanon lead to higher demands on IDF More Headlines [9 Eurovision contestants urge ‘immediate Gaza ceasefire, hostage return,’ reject boycott]( By ToI Staff [Song of Ascents / Matisyahu tackles Oct. 7, antisemitism in new music video]( By ToI Staff [NYC families urge Jewish summer camp to reconsider ‘Israel day’ amid Gaza war]( By jacob gurvis [For third straight week, Ramadan prayers at Temple Mount pass without incident]( By ToI Staff and AP [Turbulence forces diversion of Tel Aviv flight to New Jersey; 7 taken to hospital]( By AP and ToI Staff [Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s bid to visit Israel at Netanyahu’s invitation]( By Eléonore HUGHES [Israeli alleged mobster arrested in Malaysia with illegal firearms, suspected of spying]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Finding her roots / Lena Dunham discovers familial connection to Holocaust on TV show]( By jacob gurvis [The daily edition]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? 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