IDF finds grave failures in strike that killed 7 aid workers, fires 2 top officers * Biden warns of policy shift; PM ups Gaza aid * Ramadan prayers wrap up *Jordan roiled

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Friday, April 5, 2024 Presented by [Tel Aviv University-Lowy International School]( [‘Serious failure’: IDF fires 2 top officers over deadly drone strike on Gaza aid convoy]( By Emanuel Fabian Attack on World Central Kitchen cars was carried out in grave violation of orders, probe finds; commanders believed Hamas gunman was in one car; WCK insists on independent probe [UN rights council calls for arms embargo on Israel, citing ‘risk of genocide’]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Final Friday prayers of Ramadan in Jerusalem wrap up, again without major incident]( By Jacob Magid, Elana Kirsh and ToI Staff IDF: Hostage was likely killed by helicopter fire during abduction by Hamas on Oct. 7 * US cautiously welcomes Israeli moves on Gaza aid * Quds Day rallies in Iran, allied countries [After PM’s call with Biden, ministers okay steps to swiftly ramp up aid flow to Gaza]( By Lazar Berman and Jacob Magid Israel to let humanitarian deliveries through Ashdod Port, reopen Erez Crossing for first time since it was attacked on Oct. 7; US calls for ‘full and rapid’ implementation of moves [‘Proof is in the results’: US cautiously welcomes Israeli moves on Gaza aid]( By Reuters and Lazar Berman [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing April 5: Day 182 – Israel to open port, border crossing to get aid to Gaza]( By ToI Staff 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 [Biden warns Netanyahu US policy on Gaza war will shift unless major changes made]( By Jacob Magid President tells PM he wants concrete steps announced and implemented to address humanitarian crisis, protect aid workers, says immediate ceasefire is essential to those ends [Trump says he’s not ‘loving the way’ Israel is fighting in Gaza: It’s ‘losing PR war’]( By Jacob Magid and Agencies [Efrat Katz likely killed by IAF helicopter fire during Oct. 7 abduction attempt — probe]( By Emanuel Fabian Air Force investigation finds gunship fired at vehicle carrying both terrorists and hostages — with surveillance systems unable to distinguish between them — killing Katz, 68 [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( Top Ops Shayna Goldberg [When we Israelis have ‘crazy thoughts’]( They make you barricade your sliding doors. And turn driving through a tunnel into fear for the hostages. And dare you to make summer plans Rachel Peck [Israel cannot afford a systems failure]( Not following instructions can mean blackouts, meltdowns, and destruction, like Aaron’s sons’ strange fire – or Israel’s current state of affairs (Shemini) Sidra Kranz Moshinsky [My mother might be the youngest Holocaust survivor]( My grandmother used Catholic papers to give birth in 1944 Poland, and gave up the baby while she was in hiding. Today, that baby is 80 Eric R. Terzuolo [When everything is an ‘outrage’ is anything truly outrageous?]( Why did Pres. Biden use language usually reserved for adversaries in reaction to Israel’s mistaken killing of food aid workers? [Vowing revenge, Iran pays homage to IRGC generals killed in strike blamed on Israel]( By Agencies and ToI Staff ‘Martyrs on the road to Jerusalem’: As Israelis brace for possible retaliation, thousands gather for Quds Day commemorations in Tehran [Netanyahu warns ‘we’ll harm those who harm us’ as Israel braces for Iranian response]( By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies [Amid fears of Iranian attack, IDF says no need to ‘buy generators, stock food, get cash’]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff [CRM]( Inside story [Qatar not inclined to assist in post-war Gaza reconstruction due to Israeli treatment]( By Jacob Magid Some in Jerusalem look to distance Doha, but the warning from its PM could signal another country willing to help stabilize, reconstruct the Strip leaving Israel alone to do job [High Court gives government six days to submit answers on Gaza humanitarian crisis]( By Jeremy Sharon [Shaken by daily mass protests on Gaza, Jordan accuses ‘infiltrators’ of stoking unrest]( By Gianluca Pacchiani The Hashemite kingdom has been one of Israel’s most vocal critics, but the Jordanian public is dissatisfied with the government’s rhetoric and many demand an end to the peace treaty [Intensifying attacks, Gazan terrorists fire numerous rockets at southern Israel]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff No injuries reported; rocket lightly damages road in Sderot; two projectiles intercepted over Netivot in first such incident since mid-January [Hamas official seems to reject latest hostage deal offer, demands full Israeli pullout]( By ToI Staff and Agencies [Palestinian killed in West Bank as police gird for final Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Reporter's notebook Maya Zanger-Nadis [As they mark six months of war, Kfar Aza residents tentatively plan their return home]( At a press event this week, displaced Gaza border residents say they are still processing the trauma of Oct. 7 and fear for their five living hostages still held by Hamas ToI podcast [What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: This is a war of independence for Israelis and Gazans]( By Amanda Borschel-Dan After six months, the Jewish state is faced with only bad choices, but leaving Hamas in power in the Gaza Strip would be suicidal for both Israelis and Gazans, says the author [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( Inside story Ron Kampeas [How Howard Kohr made AIPAC a pro-Israel powerhouse while keeping a low profile]( Under Kohr, who is retiring as CEO by year’s end, fundraising ballooned; though his organization faced accusations of leaning right, he refused to rescind backing for two states Reporter's notebook [Through pain of loss, IDF orphans celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs at Western Wall]( By Maya Zanger-Nadis President Isaac Herzog meets with children of fallen IDF soldiers and security forces at Jerusalem’s Museum of Tolerance, where he commends their heroism [Day 182 – Israel to open port, border crossing to get aid to Gaza]( [listen to the podcast]( [Full court press: Rising NCAA basketball star Yarden Garzon proudly reps Israel]( By Ed Klajman The 20-year-old Indiana Hoosiers guard from Ra’anana uses platform to dispel ‘fake news’ about her home country as anti-Zionist rhetoric soars amid ongoing war in Gaza [Dozens of Indian construction workers fly to Israel to replace Palestinian laborers]( By ASHOK SHARMA New Delhi says it has urged Israeli authorities to ensure safety of new workers amid ongoing war; thousands have flocked to apply for jobs since Palestinians barred after October 7 More Headlines [Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign in New York claims victory against Biden]( By Luke Tress [Knesset passes 1st reading of climate bill without any clear budgeting]( By Sue Surkes [New York police report 43 antisemitic incidents in March, reversing downward trend]( By Luke Tress [New social impact fund to invest in war-affected young Israeli startups]( By Sharon Wrobel [McDonald’s to acquire franchised restaurants in Israel amid boycott calls]( By AFP [First person to undergo successful pig kidney transplant discharged from hospital]( By Mike Stobbe [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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