PM: We’ll destroy Hamas; Biden’s version of proposal incomplete * Hostages’ families lead NYC Israel Day parade * Maldives bars Israelis * Machine learning’s Talmud proof

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, June 3, 2024 Live updates [LIVE - Netanyahu: We’ll eliminate Hamas; ‘gaps’ between our proposal, terms Biden presented]( By ToI Staff Egypt says Hamas views latest proposal ‘positively,’ awaits Israeli response * Blinken talks ceasefire deal with Gallant, Gantz * Arrow system downs ballistic missile fired at Eilat Reporter's notebook [Determination and grit at a somber NYC Israel Day parade, led by families of hostages]( By Jordana Horn 45,000-strong show of Jewish unity down Fifth Ave., normally a jubilant affair, reflects eight months of war, 120 hostages still held by Hamas, and skyrocketing global antisemitism [Chanting ‘bring them home,’ New York marchers rally for Israel under heavy security]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Presumed hostage Dolev Yehud declared dead as remains identified in Israel]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Following new tests, military confirms 35-year-old father of four and volunteer medic was killed while aiding others in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing June 3: Day 241 – How many of Hamas’s 4 Rafah battalions still stand?]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Egypt says Hamas views hostage-truce proposal ‘positively,’ awaits Israeli response]( By Lazar Berman Foreign Minister Shoukry repeats Cairo’s rejection of Israeli control of Rafah border crossing; Israeli official tells NBC that Biden’s description of proposal is ‘not accurate’ [Blinken presses Gallant, Gantz on hostage deal proposal, says onus on Hamas]( By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid [Smotrich said to consult rabbis on leaving coalition over proposed hostage-ceasefire deal]( By ToI Staff [Gallant vows war won’t end until Hamas is destroyed; IDF advances further in Rafah]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Defense minister says Israel ‘advancing an alternative’ to terror group’s rule; troops find rocket launchers, arms near Egypt border; fighter jets hit over 30 targets across Gaza [US expects Israel to commit to its hostage deal proposal if Hamas agrees]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff [Hero dog who saved her family from terrorists on October 7 dies]( By ToI Staff Top Ops Suzie Navot [Can Haredi students keep avoiding army service? We’ll know soon]( A deep dive into the Supreme Court hearing on when recruitment must start and whether yeshivas can still get public funding Ted Deutch [The West must lead now to curb a nuclear-poised Iran]( The International Atomic Energy Agency can take a crucial step, but the world’s safety depends on a forceful US and European strategy [‘A crying need for more soldiers’: Justices lose patience with Haredi draft evasion]( By Jeremy Sharon High Court judges deride arguments by government and yeshivas that IDF cannot be instructed to conscript ultra-Orthodox men, insist military urgently needs manpower due to war Analysis Lazar Berman [Biden’s ‘Israeli’ proposal for a hostage deal leaves key questions unanswered]( The timing and content of the US president’s address were curious, as was Netanyahu’s reaction; that may have been by design [Tens of thousands march in London to call for release of hostages]( By ToI Staff Supporters rally under banner ‘United we bring them home,’ for largest pro-Israel gathering in UK since October 7; speakers include relatives of Hamas captives [Maldives set to bar Israelis from visiting; Foreign Ministry issues travel warning]( By Lazar Berman and Agencies Israeli passport holders in Indian Ocean archipelago advised to consider leaving, as nation’s president also declares ‘Maldivians in Solidarity with Palestine’ fundraising campaign [Firebomb thrown at Israeli embassy in Romania, no injuries or damage]( By Lazar Berman and Agencies [Visiting Israel, Michael Douglas suggests anti-Israel campus protesters ‘brainwashed’]( By Amy Spiro and Agencies On solidarity trip, Oscar-winning actor-producer tours Oct. 7 massacre sites; hosted by Herzog, describes shock of anti-Israel campus activism: ‘There’s no education, no knowledge’ [CRM]( [Sirens or school bells: Evacuated northern students don’t know where they’ll be next fall]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Authorities prepare new facilities for kids forced to leave homes due to Hezbollah fire; education officials also brace for possibility of war with Lebanon-based terror group [Syria says several killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Aleppo area]( By ToI Staff and Agencies [Hezbollah rockets spark fires burning 10,000 dunams of open areas in north]( By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian Nature and Parks Authority official says it will take years for local flora to repair itself after Sunday blaze destroyed parts of Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve [Iran’s acting FM visits Lebanon for talks on ‘resistance front’ against Israel]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [2 hurt as Hezbollah shells north, launches explosive drones after wave of IDF strikes]( By Emanuel Fabian [Apparent Houthi ballistic missile fired at Eilat downed by Arrow system — IDF]( By Emanuel Fabian Surface-to-surface projectile from ‘direction of Red Sea’ downed by long-range interceptor; no injuries [Yemen’s Houthis training to invade Israel, but need a way to get there – report]( By ToI Staff Obituary Charlie Summers [David Levy, who mainstreamed Mizrahi involvement in politics, dies at 86]( Likud politician was for decades Israel’s leading Mizrahi political figure, rising to deputy PM and three-time foreign minister, but faded after primary loss to Netanyahu in 1993 [‘Trailblazer’ David Levy remembered for forging space for Mizrahi voices in politics]( By ToI Staff [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Claudia Sheinbaum wins election to become Mexico’s 1st woman, 1st Jewish president]( By AFP and ToI Staff Former Mexico City mayor wins 58% of the vote, National Electoral Institute announces, confirming earlier exit polls showing she beat key rival Xochitl Galvez [Analysis / Argentinian president’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension]( By AP and ToI Staff [Rashi was right: Machine learning confirms unique status of some Talmudic tracts]( By Gavriel Fiske New study shows that the ‘special tractates’ of the Babylonian Talmud have distinct linguistic features, as commented on by medieval sages [Day 241 – How many of Hamas’s 4 Rafah battalions still stand?]( [listen to the podcast]( More Headlines [Israeli army rescues pilgrims who snuck into Nablus to visit Joseph’s Tomb]( By Emanuel Fabian [Jerusalem fire that damaged Israel Museum building being investigated as arson]( By ToI Staff [Due to war, UK’s Pret A Manger sandwich and coffee chain scraps planned Israel entry]( By Sharon Wrobel [German policeman dies after being wounded in stabbing attack at anti-Islam rally]( By Agencies [French Jews decry Normandy region plan to honor pro-Hamas journalist]( By Canaan Lidor [At UN nuclear meeting, European powers seek to censure Iran for lack of cooperation]( By AFP and 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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