Gantz quits war gov’t * Op-ed: Misguided move * NYT: Captors have Hamas orders to kill hostages if they think IDF coming * Far-right gains in EU * Netflix Nazi docuseries

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, June 10, 2024 [Gantz quits war government, says PM preventing ‘true victory’ over Hamas, urges elections]( By Sam Sokol National Unity leader slams Netanyahu’s politicking and hesitation, vows to back hostage deal proposal and do the right thing ‘at any political cost’; coalition still has majority [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing June 10: Day 248 – Gantz busts up war coalition after not achieving goals]( By ToI Staff [Opposition welcomes Gantz’s return with lukewarm response as PM urges him to reconsider]( By Sam Sokol, Lazar Berman and ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Hamas members have standing orders to kill hostages if they think IDF is coming — NYT]( By ToI Staff Report: US considering deal with Hamas, without Israel, to free 5 American hostages * Gallant expected to vote against Haredi draft exemption bill tonight [Rescued hostages suffering from malnutrition, possibly Stockholm syndrome]( By ToI Staff Doctors at Sheba hospital say Noa Argamani, Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir Jan, and Andrey Kolzov are constantly seeking each other for support [‘Hero of Israel’: Thousands pay last respects to officer killed in hostage rescue op]( By ToI Staff Arnon Zmora’s widow eulogizes ‘a sweet man full of laughter, sensitivity and compassion’; in tearful tribute, uncle of rescued hostage says families have ‘unbreakable alliance’ Op-ed Shalom Yerushalmi [Gantz’s misguided departure: Gallant won’t follow him, and Netanyahu couldn’t care less]( The National Unity leader was a vital presence in the war cabinet, and had no good reason to leave now; he’s just empowered the far-right, with devastating potential consequences [Ben Gvir’s party resumes coalition support, demands more power on war issues]( By Sam Sokol [Op-ed / Jubilant over the hostage rescue, Netanyahu knows more difficult times lie ahead]( By Amir Bar Shalom [IDF: Hamas terrorist and journalist was holding 3 hostages in home alongside family]( By Emanuel Fabian Abdallah Aljamal, news contributor and ex-Hamas spokesman, was killed by troops in hostage rescue in Nuseirat; he was holding Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv captive [Gazans claim IDF special forces posed as civilians, Hamas fighters to near hostages]( By Gianluca Pacchiani Top Ops Rachel Lester [Mad about the rescue mission? I don’t care.]( You should have used your anger to urge Hamas to release the hostages or expect Israel to do whatever necessary to free them Mark Shinar [On haircuts and closets]( When a chatty London barber asked me where I was from, Israel was the accurate answer – but what was the right answer? [‘I failed in my life’s mission’: Gaza Division head announces resignation over Oct. 7]( By Emanuel Fabian In letters to army chief and mayors of border communities, Brig. Gen. Avi Rosenfeld says: ‘Everyone has to take responsibility for their part’ [Reservist with PTSD kills himself after callup order; family pleads for military burial]( By ToI Staff IDF states Eliran Mizrahi not eligible to be buried in an army cemetery because he wasn’t on active duty at time of death; mother says he returned from Gaza war ‘a broken man’ [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [‘Cynicism and demagoguery’: Hostage families clash with Smotrich, MKs in Knesset]( By Sam Sokol Finance minister wonders aloud if families would sacrifice 20 other civilians for loved ones, as UTJ lawmaker accuses relative of wanting ‘to make it political, to kick Bibi out’ [In first, Hezbollah tries to down fighter jets as border fighting further ratchets up]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff IDF says it struck cell that launched the anti-aircraft missiles; sirens sound early Monday in Acre, Haifa suburb as interceptors fired at ‘suspicious aerial target’ from Lebanon [Northern home damaged by Hezbollah anti-tank missiles as IDF downs drones over sea]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff [Explosive drones, rocket barrage from Lebanon spark fires in Golan Heights]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Blinken to visit Egypt, Israel to push Gaza deal; report: US may seek private accord]( By Agencies and ToI Staff NBC says Washington could negotiate release of 5 American hostages if talks fail; US diplomat will also make stops in Jordan and Qatar, stress importance of persuading Hamas [UN food organization halts aid to Gaza via US pier due to security concerns]( By AP and ToI Staff [US resumes airdrops of humanitarian assistance into northern Gaza]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Knesset to vote on reviving Haredi IDF bill in bid to put off High Court intervention]( By Sam Sokol Bill to lower exemption age and encourage limited enlistment expected to be moved to committee to placate justices on long-stalled issue — but there it will face intense opposition [Smotrich pushes agenda for two-day ‘marathon discussions’ to draft 2025 budget]( By Sharon Wrobel [Freed hostage Andrey Kozlov reunites with family after rescue from Gaza]( By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian Kozlov said to be doing relatively well, speaking to family; Noa Argamani meets with mother Liora, who has terminal brain cancer and is said to have barely recognized her daughter [All yellow / Israelis chant ‘Bring them home’ at Coldplay concert in Athens]( By ToI Staff [White House denounces ‘repugnant’ pro-Hamas rhetoric at DC protest against Israel]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff ‘Where is the outrage?’ fumes ADL chief after demonstration outside White House that included calls to kill Zionists — ‘aka the overwhelming majority of American Jews’ [Probe launched into violent police arrest of doctor as he treated Tel Aviv protester]( By Renee Ghert-Zand and Sam Sokol Viral video of 71-year-old volunteer Dr. Udi Baharav being detained and dragged as he tries to tend to an injured woman prompts condemnation from politicians and medical community Reporter's notebook [Germans say far-right AfD lacks legitimacy, even after its European Parliament gains]( By Canaan Lidor Amid a nationalist swell, AfD rises 5 percentage points but remains too controversial for widespread public support – even for some small-town sympathizers [Despite major gains by far-right in EU elections, mainstream groups remain dominant]( By Raf Casert, LORNE COOK and Samuel Petrequin [Far-right Polish politician who doused Hanukkah candles wins EU Parliament seat]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [CRM]( [Photojournalist Ziv Koren shows the world what happened on October 7, in new exhibit]( By Jessica Steinberg The collection of images, many graphic, of people and places since the Hamas onslaught is now showcased at the Peres Center: ‘It’s become a kind of Yad Vashem’ Interview [How Netflix’s new docuseries ‘Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial’ aims to reach Gen Z]( By Gabe Friedman Now streaming, six-part series constructed as a thriller to hook today’s youth. Director Joe Berlinger explains why educating them is crucial [Day 248 – Gantz busts up war coalition after not achieving goals]( [listen to the podcast]( More Headlines [Macron dissolves French parliament, calls snap elections after far-right wins EU vote]( By AFP [Likud MK Danny Danon tapped for second stint as Israeli envoy to UN]( By Lazar Berman and Sam Sokol [Material matters / Massive wall tapestry mimics piles of books at new National Library]( By Jessica Steinberg [Israel ‘has alternatives’ to suspended Colombian coal, says electric company]( By Sue Surkes [Iran okays 6 candidates for presidential race, again blocks Ahmadinejad]( By AP [Houthis claim to have attacked British destroyer, two other ships off coast of Yemen]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Good book / Sotheby’s to auction Shem Tov Bible scribed by the medieval scholar]( By 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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