Israel weighs Iran response that won’t spark war * How, why, US led Israel’s defense * Jordan plays down role * Bedouin victim’s dad speaks * A Nazi officer’s heroic maid

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, April 15, 2024 Presented by [Colel Chabad]( Live updates [LIVE: War cabinet said weighing ‘painful’ response to Iran’s attack that won’t spark regional war]( By Jacob Magid US says aid to Gaza much increased * Iran claims ship with Israel ties was seized for ‘violating maritime laws’ * Tehran: West ‘should appreciate our restraint’ in attack on Israel [European allies urge Israel against military response to Iran as war cabinet convenes]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Cameron says UK pursuing new sanctions against Tehran, claims regime suffered ‘double defeat’; Macron suggests diplomatic isolation more effective than military action [War cabinet said to favor hitting back at Iran but divided over when and how]( By Jeremy Sharon and Agencies [‘Not seeking war’: White House stresses US won’t join Israeli counterstrike on Iran]( By Jacob Magid and Agencies Inside story Jacob Magid [How the US shifted from rapping Israel over Gaza to defending it against Iran]( US official reveals Israel informed White House of Damascus strike at meeting on Rafah op, and president’s call with PM to discuss aid convoy strike began with coordinating on Iran [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Apr. 15: Day 192 – Could regional help in thwarting Iran shift global axis?]( By ToI Staff [Major Western powers condemn Iranian missile barrage but urge de-escalation, restraint]( By Jeremy Sharon Donation Request [A Passover at war is a Passover like no other.]( Please help Colel Chabad make sure that every Israeli has a Seder. As our enemies rise up to destroy us, we must unite with love and compassion. Analysis Gianluca Pacchiani [Jordan’s help against Iran shows relationship with Israel still strong, despite Gaza]( Caught between popular support for Palestinians and the threat of Iranian influence, Amman downplays its role in downing dozens of Israel-bound drones [As tensions between Israel and Iran rise, Gulf states seek to lower the flames]( By Samia Nakhoul and Pesha Magid [Jordan, France, UK summon Iranian envoys over conduct surrounding Israel strike]( By Reuters, AFP and ToI Staff [Report: Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, provided intelligence on Iran attack]( By Stuart Winer US persuaded several countries to help in preparing for Iranian assault on Israel, enabling a comprehensive defensive shield to be put in place, Wall Street Journal says [US House to vote on Israel aid package following Iran attack]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Whoever attacks Israel ‘is a hero’ in Palestinian eyes: Many Gazans fete Iran assault]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Top Ops Yehudah Katz [It’s time for unconditional love]( The Jewish people unites not because we have common enemies, but when we remember that we’d be nothing without each other Aaron Jacob [Unilaterally declaring Palestine a state will torpedo peace prospects]( The UN may adopt a measure to recognize Palestinian statehood, but no real peace process is possible without direct negotiations [WATCH: IAF fighter jets down Iranian drones; footage shows minor damage to airbase]( By Emanuel Fabian and Jacob Magid Military spokesman says Nevatim continues to function normally after attack; American official describes ‘tense moments’ when US learned Iran had fired over 100 ballistic missiles [Should Israel launch an immediate retaliatory attack on Iran? Lawmakers are divided]( By Sam Sokol [‘We have no shelter,’ says Bedouin dad of girl, 7, badly hurt by shrapnel in Iran attack]( By AFP and Charlie Summers In Negev Desert, unrecognized Bedouin villages suffer dire lack of protection against rocket attacks, from the Gaza Strip and elsewhere [Hamas said to demand end of war at start of deal, would only free hostages in 2nd phase]( By ToI Staff New Hamas proposal, reportedly given to mediators, provides for all hostages to go free — but only after Israel permanently ends war, displaced Gazans return unimpeded to north [Gazans flood road to north after rumors of lifted checkpoint; IDF denies opening]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Kibbutz Be’eri declines Independence Day torch-lighting role, rejecting ‘heroism’ theme]( By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff [How 12 Jews survived the Holocaust hidden by a maid in a Nazi officer’s basement]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Film ‘Irena’s Vow,’ opening in the US on April 15, tells the true story of faith and humanity that led a young Polish woman to risk her life to save the lives of others [Israel reopens airspace as airlines cancel flights in wake of Iran attack]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Israel Airports Authority says most flights of foreign carriers have been delayed, while flights by flag carrier El Al were able to take off to destinations in Europe [Military lifts countrywide restrictions, catching closed education system by surprise]( By ToI Staff [Four IDF troops hurt, one seriously, in blast claimed by Hezbollah on Lebanon border]( By Emanuel Fabian Terror group says bombs planted inside Lebanese territory detonated as soldiers crossed border; Israeli fighter jets hit Hezbollah sites in overnight strikes [Iran hails proxies for joining attack on Israel; IDF strikes Hezbollah in response]( By ToI Staff and Agencies [For 2nd time in days, IDF downs hostile drone over Eilat with ship-mounted Iron Dome]( By Emanuel Fabian [CRM]( [As October 7 sharpens split in UK’s far right, Jews give no quarter to either side]( By Robert Philpot British Jewry is rebuffing groups exploiting the war to spread Islamophobia under the guise of Israel support, to say nothing of those lustily doubling down on antisemitism and anti-Zionism [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Israeli academics slammed for signing letter accusing Israel of ‘plausible genocide’]( By Asaf Elia-Shalev Two dozen members of academia call on the US to stop arming Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza; students from the country’s devastated south demand their firing [9 authors refuse nominations for PEN awards, citing US group’s stance on war in Gaza]( By Hillel Italie [‘Lively spirit’: Hundreds attend funeral of Israeli teen killed in West Bank attack]( By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian Murderer of Benjamin Achimeir still at large, as slaying of Jerusalemite near illegal outpost sparks violent clashes between extremist settlers and Palestinians [Day 192 – Could regional help in thwarting Iran shift global axis?]( [listen to the podcast]( [Meet Argentina’s Axel Wahnish, first-ever rabbi to be appointed ambassador to Israel]( By Juan Melamed [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Gaza’s archaeology experts say enclave’s historic treasures saved by ‘irony of history’]( By AFP and ToI Staff When Gazan collector Jawdat Khoudary loaned his treasure trove of artifacts to museums in Europe in 2006, he never imagined they would still be stored in Switzerland More Headlines [Police probe killer’s targeting of women in Sydney mall attack]( By Laura CHUNG [Report: Anti-government protest leader kept funds raised for injured demonstrator]( By ToI Staff [‘We woke up to her screaming’: Wolf drags girl from tent in Negev campsite]( By ToI Staff [Senior Syrian military official appears in Swedish court on war crimes charges]( By Johannes LEDEL [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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