6 months of war: IDF pulls ground forces from south Gaza * Israel’s hostage team set to head to Cairo * 4 soldiers killed * Iran threatens embassies * Car rams protesters

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Sunday, April 7, 2024 [IDF withdraws ground troops from south Gaza, leaving just one brigade in whole enclave]( By Emanuel Fabian Military sees targeted raids with new intel as more effective way to fight Hamas; Rafah plans not affected, since op there would in any case need major call-up of fresh reserve forces [IDF says it blew up Hamas tunnel that stretched hundreds of meters into Israel]( By Emanuel Fabian [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing April 7: Day 184 – A guided tour of the fronts after six months of war]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Israeli team gets green light for next round of Gaza truce talks in Cairo — official]( By Elana Kirsh and ToI Staff Six months after Oct. 7, government says 70% of southern evacuees back home * 2 hurt in West Bank shooting * Senior Iranian official warns Israeli embassies ‘are no longer safe’ [Four soldiers killed fighting in southern Gaza as war on Hamas hits six-month mark]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Attackers emerge from tunnel, ambush troops, then escape; 604 soldiers killed since start of war on October 7, 260 of them during ground operation; 3,193 injured [UN says Israel approved reopening of 20 bakeries, water pipeline in northern Gaza]( By ToI Staff [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing April 6: Day 183 – After Biden’s ‘or else’ call, is more aid reaching Gaza?]( By ToI Staff [Iran threatens Israeli embassies as Gallant says country prepared for ‘any scenario’]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Iranian state media publishes graphic of missiles it claims can hit Israel, as it promises to avenge 7 IRGC personnel killed in Syria airstrike it blames on Jewish state [UK agencies say missiles fired at vessel off coast of Yemen, one intercepted]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Shin Bet says Iran was behind funeral bouquet sent to taunt hostage’s family]( By ToI Staff Wreath delivered to home of Liri Albag with note saying ‘may she rest in peace’; father of captive says ‘I am collapsing’; florist says he was wary, double-checked with the sender [Car rams protesters, injuring 5, as large crowds in Tel Aviv demand hostage deal]( By Iddo Schejter, Canaan Lidor and Charlie Summers Tens of thousands also rally against government, call for early elections at nationwide protests marking six months since October 7; police retract claim officer was punched [Netanyahu mum as opposition slams ‘horrifying’ ramming of anti-government protesters]( By ToI Staff [Marking 6 months of war, PM calls on Israelis to ‘unite to repel attacks against us’]( By ToI Staff Netanyahu vows complete victory over Hamas, pledges there will be no ceasefire without hostages’ return, and calls out Iran and its proxies over attacks on country [For 2nd week, some hostages’ relatives accuse PM of standing in the way of a deal]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( Top Ops Judy Halper [What to expect when you’re expecting an Iranian invasion]( As we teeter on the brink, with so much to fear, I don’t think bottled water or a home generator is the answer Barak Seener [Why the US continues to advance the Abraham Accords despite Gaza]( Washington is anchoring the US’s security architecture in the region in order to deter Iran and blunt China’s growing influence [Two hurt, one seriously, in West Bank highway terror shooting]( By Emanuel Fabian IDF dispatches troops to scene of attack between towns of Azzun and Nabi Ilyas to search for gunman [Jerusalem police say they thwarted suspected stabbing attack in Old City]( By ToI Staff [CRM]( [IDF hits Hezbollah air defenses in northeast Lebanon after terror group downs drone]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Military says it targeted compound and additional infrastructure in Baalbek region, known to be a Hezbollah stronghold [IDF says one of its drones was downed by Hezbollah missile over south Lebanon]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies [Lapid heads to Washington for high-level talks, amid friction between Israel and US]( By AFP and ToI Staff Opposition leader to sit down with Blinken, national security adviser and other officials; in interview, he blames Netanyahu for ‘collapse’ in ties, fears it may be irreversible [Herzog visits Rwanda for genocide memorial; will highlight hostages, terrorism]( By ToI Staff [Six months since Oct. 7, British PM says ‘terrible’ Israel-Hamas war ‘must end’]( By Agencies Explainer Sam Sokol [Everybody dies. But what if that person happens to be a sitting prime minister?]( After a couple of sudden surgeries, health concerns over Israel’s 74-year-old leader have risen. Unlike the US’s smooth succession, Israel’s process can have unintended consequences Inside story [Victim of settler shooting left with life-altering wounds, ongoing pain 6 months on]( By Jeremy Sharon Zakaria al-Adra was shot in the abdomen at point-blank range by an armed Israeli in an incident caught on camera; the State Attorney’s Office says it’s reviewing the case now Interview [US-based Gazan peace activist calls on Palestinians to abandon armed resistance narrative]( By Gianluca Pacchiani Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib has long advocated for Palestinians to adopt a pragmatic approach for their cause: ‘How many wars will we go through before we try something different?’ [As Hamas sticks to demands, Israeli officials warn Cairo talks likely an ’empty show’]( By Agencies and Jacob Magid Terror group still seeks full IDF pullout from Gaza, as Biden urges mediators to put pressure on for a deal; unnamed Israeli source says talks give families ‘false hope’ [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [After six months of war, clock ticking for Gaza hostage’s terminally ill mother]( By AP Liora Argamani wants to remain alive long enough to see her daughter Noa again, as country divided between those who want deal at any cost, and those who say Hamas must be crushed [French president leads tribute to victims of 1944 Nazi raid on Jewish orphanage]( By Marine LAOUCHEZ Surviving alumni of ‘magnificent place’ attend event on 80th anniversary of deportation to death camps by ‘Butcher of Lyon,’ as Macron marks eight decades since key WWII year [Three-year-old dies in Ashdod after being locked in car for hours]( By ToI Staff Police investigating after child found in critical condition in vehicle; deaths of toddlers forgotten in cars a recurring scourge in Israel [Day 184 – A guided tour of the fronts after six months of war]( [listen to the podcast]( [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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