IDF names 9 terrorists killed in UN school, slams media for trusting Hamas * Biden: PM heeded Rafah warning * Gantz set to quit gov’t Sat. * European Jewish self-defense

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Friday, June 7, 2024 Presented by [Jewish People Policy Institute]( [‘Falling for Hamas tactics’: IDF names 9 terrorists killed in school strike, slams media]( By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies After attack on UNRWA facility that reportedly killed 33 and sparked global anger, army spokesman says its intel showed no women or children in the targeted rooms [Analysis finds flaws in Hamas data, drop in rate of Gazan women, children killed]( By AP and ToI Staff [Biden: PM heeded warning against major Rafah offensive, scaling down IDF ops there]( By Emanuel Fabian, Jacob Magid and Reuters US president stresses need for ceasefire in interview, as IDF presses assault in central and southern Gaza, completes capture of Philadelphi Corridor along Gaza-Egypt border [Hamas hopeful of retaining influence over Gaza in upcoming talks with Fatah]( By Gianluca Pacchiani and Reuters [Israelis, Palestinians to launch joint bid to bring humanitarian aid to post-war Gaza]( By Sue Surkes Live updates [LIVE: Pushing back against AG, cabinet secretary says no Oct. 7 inquiry before end of war]( By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid US military: Temporary Gaza aid pier is operational again * Hamas lowers civilian toll from strike on terror operatives in UNRWA school * Gantz to give Saturday night press conference from our sponsor [Bring them home]( Prof. Jonathan Dekel Chen, whose son Sagui has been held in captivity since October 7, discusses what he wants the Israeli government to do to secure the release of the hostages. [Gantz expected to leave coalition Saturday night, though he’s under pressure to stay]( By ToI Staff National Unity chair’s ultimatum expires June 8; US said to urge him to remain as hostage deal efforts ongoing; in plea, mother warns leaving would let PM ‘give up’ on hostages [Netanyahu to defend ‘just war’ in July 24 speech to joint session of US Congress]( By Jacob Magid Address to come a month later than initially planned, creating major questions regarding the kind of message PM will give as Israel awaits Hamas response to hostage deal proposal [AG implores Netanyahu to cease blocking state commission of inquiry into Gaza war]( By ToI Staff [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing June 7: Day 245 – PM to visit DC next month. Will Israel still be at war?]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Top commander in north says IDF ready for war against Hezbollah]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Netanyahu notes heavy international pressure amid multi-front military campaign, as report details US warning that ground operation in Lebanon could draw Iran into war [Tens of thousands attend toned-down Tel Aviv Pride rally, with spotlight on hostages]( By Michael Horovitz Some 25,000 reported at event; partner of slain IDF officer receives medal, says leaders have forgotten to value ‘life over death’; Noa Kirel sings ‘Unicorn’ next to hostage family Top Ops Yoel Bin-Nun [A faltering war – who is at fault?]( Despite the American bear hug, the US’s regional interests diverge from those of Israel – and they entail keeping Hamas in power Ariel Beery [‘Together we will win!’ is a hard goal when we don’t agree on what victory is]( Even trusting an Israeli win against Hamas, how can we go home to the North knowing that we are perpetually at risk from Hezbollah there? Interview [Relatives of US hostages lament apathy to their plight among American public]( By AP and ToI Staff Families say deal ‘with the devil’ only way to free their loved ones, note stark difference between warm embrace of US officials and ‘lack of knowledge’ by members of the public [Reservists’ spouses feel ‘vacuum’ of absence as households come under strain]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Far-left US pundit who rolled eyes at hostage’s sister axed by The Hill]( By ToI Staff Briahna Joy Gray, who has denied Oct. 7 rape claims, was responding after interviewee told her to ‘believe women’; says firing part of outlet’s pattern of ‘suppressing speech’ [Baruch College student groups protest Hillel, in rally decried as antisemitic]( By Luke Tress [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( Reporter's notebook [Best offense is good self-defense: Fighting antisemitism gets physical at Jewish confab]( By Canaan Lidor Emigration projections and gun permit discussions are at the center of an international event held in the Netherlands under the shadow of anti-Jewish violence [Israel rejects Security Council resolution in support of its own hostage deal offer]( By Jacob Magid Erdan opposes changes to wording in US initiative; pushback sure to irk Washington but unlikely to impact outcome given that Israel is not a member of the top panel [From our partner / Starmer: There has to be a ‘safe and secure Israel’ for Labour to recognize Palestine]( [Report: UK Labour’s election manifesto set to pledge Palestinian state recognition]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [CRM]( [Jewish extremists clash with Palestinians, burn fields in West Bank town]( By Michael Horovitz Palestinians throw rocks at troops who arrive on scene to disperse rioters, with 2 injured as soldiers return fire; Hadash-Ta’al MK calls incident ‘another pogrom’ [US announces sanctions on largely dormant West Bank terror group Lions’ Den]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff [Palestinians say 3 killed in IDF raid on Jenin; helicopter conducts strikes]( By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Reuters ToI podcast [What Matters Now to archaeologist Jodi Magness: Ever-changing, eternal Jerusalem]( By ToI Staff To mark Jerusalem Day, we speak with the ‘Jerusalem Through the Ages’ author and learn about the archaeological record of the peoples who have resided in the Holy City Archaeology [Mosaic floor of early Christian prayer hall to be displayed at US evangelical museum]( By Gavriel Fiske The Megiddo Mosaic, discovered in 2005 on the grounds of a prison in northern Israel, to get first public showing at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC [Day 245 – PM to visit DC next month. Will Israel still be at war?]( [listen to the podcast]( [Jewish D-Day veteran to be reburied in Normandy after 80 years in Nazi mass grave]( By Andrew Lapin Excavation team led by Operation Benjamin foundation found remains of Nate Baskind, an American-Jewish soldier who died in a POW camp More Headlines [EU invites FM Katz for ‘ad hoc’ meeting to discuss Gaza, hostages]( By Lazar Berman [Hard-core TV / Yes Studio’s new series includes ‘Shtisel’ spinoff and October 7 stories]( By Jessica Steinberg [In abrupt crackdown, Yemen’s Houthis seize UN staffers, aid workers]( By Jon Gambrell and BARAA ANWER [Fire causes ‘significant damage’ to renowned Ima restaurant in downtown Jerusalem]( By Michael Horovitz [Builder warns avoiding Shabbat work on train bridge will cause highway hazard]( By Stuart Winer [Still life / Images of Israelis fighting for hostages displayed at Habima Square]( By Jessica Steinberg [Haredi minister upbraids national religious for opposing military draft exemptions]( By Sam Sokol [Yemen’s Houthis say they’ll step up strikes on Israel in tandem with Iraqi militia]( By Reuters 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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