Masses at Knesset demand elections; PM: That’s what Hamas wants * Netanyahu has hernia surgery * Freed Thai hostages marry * AG tells IDF: Start process to draft Haredim

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, April 1, 2024 Presented by [Tel Aviv University- Lowy International School]( [‘Can’t go on like this’: Tens of thousands start 4-day anti-gov’t protest outside Knesset]( By Sam Sokol, Maya Zanger-Nadis and ToI Staff Lapid tells crowds ‘there is only one thing that is important to Netanyahu — to stay in office,’ as demonstrators demand ‘elections now’; tent city erected outside parliament [Unity among hostage families cracks as some bristle at joining anti-government protests]( By ToI Staff Live updates [Amid famine warnings, Israeli official says country pushing to ramp up Gaza aid]( By ToI Staff IDF says Eilat naval base building hit in drone attack * Israeli official: Some progress in hostage deal talks, negotiations expected to intensify * IDF hits Hezbollah sites in Lebanon [IDF ends Shifa Hospital raid after arresting or killing hundreds of terror operatives]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Palestinians report widespread destruction in wake of operation; IDF soldier killed Sunday is 600th military fatality since October 7 Hamas onslaught [Police arrest sister of Hamas leader Haniyeh in southern Israel raid]( By ToI Staff [Gallant: Captured Hamas operatives say group collapsing; soldier dies after RPG attack]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies from our sponsor [Curious about unicorns, climate change, or peace in the Middle East?]( Join Tel Aviv University’s Online Open Week to hear from faculty members, program heads, and current students, get all the answers you need, and learn about opportunities available [As protesters demand he go, Netanyahu argues election would play into Hamas’s hands]( By Lazar Berman PM says he is ‘doing everything’ to bring captives back, and those who claim otherwise are causing pain to hostage families; asserts national polls would paralyze country [Netanyahu has successful hernia surgery at Jerusalem hospital]( By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff Op-ed Shalom Yerushalmi [Jerusalem protests show rage against Netanyahu is no longer waiting for the end of the war]( Sunday’s rally recalled last year’s anti-overhaul events. But the agenda is very different, some hostages’ families have taken the gloves off, and the PM has good reason for concern ToI podcast [Daily Briefing Apr. 1: Day 178 – Why Israel contests UN’s Gaza famine claims]( By ToI Staff Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman weighs in on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s press conference, hostage talks, two UN-backed reports and where not to fly on spring break [Palestinian Christians mark muted Easter in Gaza and Jerusalem]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Two freed Thai hostages get married, plan to return to ‘safer place’ in Israel]( By ToI Staff Former Hamas captive Nutthawaree Munkan calls it ‘a miracle’ that she was able to leave Gaza, confesses ‘it is hard to picture how the remaining hostages will survive’ [CRM]( Top Ops Amos Yadlin [The Rafah conundrum: Crafting an effective strategy to crush Hamas]( Israel needs to consider Egyptian and US concerns without giving up the mission to free hostages and disable Hamas Jonathan Lipow [The PA in Gaza: What could possibly go wrong]( Want to know how bad it can get when genuine representative government is not fostered at the community level? Look at Kabul Ty Alhadeff [Day schools can change: Incorporating Sephardic culture and traditions]( When students feel like they belong, they achieve, and when schools celebrate students’ diverse backgrounds, the kids know they are valued Gideon Taylor [Plowing over Jewish footprints in the snow]( My grandfather left Janów, Poland years before the righteous gentiles there became among the very best of humanity. One is now getting the notice she deserves [Three seriously wounded in terror stabbing spree at Gan Yavne mall]( By ToI Staff Palestinian assailant shot dead while trying to attack officer who responded to scene; security footage shows victim attempting to fight off stabber in weight room [Eilat naval base damaged by drone apparently launched from Iraq]( By Emanuel Fabian Iran-backed militia claims to hit ‘vital target’ in Israel, shortly after explosion rocks southernmost city; no injuries caused [IDF: Top Hezbollah operative killed in south Lebanon strike; soldier hurt by rocket]( By Emanuel Fabian [AG says army must start process to draft Haredim, warns against trying to bypass court]( By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff In letter to ministries, Gali Baharav-Miara says conscription effort should begin Monday, cautions against any ploy to maintain court-cancelled budgets for yeshivas [Top Haredi rabbi: Push to draft us into army is fueled by hatred of Torah life]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Netanyahu top aides reportedly to hold video meeting with US officials on Rafah op]( By ToI Staff Virtual summit set up as alternative to Israeli delegation trip to Washington that was called off by PM amid spat over UN ceasefire resolution [Israel says UN’s interim report on UNRWA allegations a ‘cover up’ of its terror ties]( By ToI Staff [Netanyahu urges Knesset to pass law allowing shuttering of Al Jazeera]( By Sam Sokol and Reuters [No fireworks this year as Israel plans for subdued Independence Day celebrations]( By Jessica Steinberg National government, local municipalities and authorities decide to hold lowkey ceremonies for country’s 76th anniversary amid ongoing war [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [October 7 survivor stars on Israel’s amputee soccer team]( By AFP and ToI Staff Former pro lost his leg in the Nova festival massacre; ‘your life is not over,’ amputee team recruiter told friends who lost legs in war [With an ambitious civic agenda, Brothers and Sisters in Arms says it’s here to stay]( By Sue Surkes The protest group founded by reserve soldiers last year wants involvement in education, community and employment issues, to strengthen democratic values in society [Day 178 – Why Israel contests UN’s Gaza famine claims]( [listen to the podcast]( More Headlines [In major setback to Turkey’s Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local elections]( By Suzan Fraser and CINAR KIPER [Two arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping 15-year-old girl]( By ToI Staff [Bank of Israel head urges government to set ‘appropriate’ fiscal priorities in budget]( By Sharon Wrobel [Iran alerted Russia to security threat before Moscow attack, sources say]( By Parisa Hafezi [Health Ministry orders closure of IVF clinic accused of importing sick embryos]( By Renee Ghert-Zand [Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki says protesters in Japan stole his uniform jacket]( By ToI Staff [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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