Rallies, pleas as gov’t weighs advancing on hostage deal * How Jaffa averted riots on Oct. 8 * Lapid adviser makes case for centrism * Soldier in iconic Kotel photo dies

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Sunday, July 7, 2024 [Hostage rescued from Gaza airs heartfelt plea for deal, as rallies mark 9 months of war]( By Canaan Lidor and ToI Staff Almog Meir Jan says he wants moms to be able hug their kids, ‘like I can now,’ as families blast government; mother of captive soldier says Hamas video proves son was abducted alive [Herzog: An ‘absolute majority’ of the nation supports a hostage deal]( By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff [Thousands block highways, rally outside ministers’ homes to demand elections]( By ToI Staff Inside story [The imam’s call: How 2021’s lessons kept Jaffa from sliding into fiery riots on Oct. 8]( By Zvi Smith After deadly unrest engulfed mixed cities 3 years ago, clerics, activists and cops jointly laid the groundwork that halted extremists who nearly plunged Jaffa back into chaos Live updates [LIVE: In phone call, new UK PM Starmer urges Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire in Gaza]( By ToI Staff Herzog says absolute majority of nation supports hostage deal, as thousands rally nationwide * State attorney rejects PM’s request to delay corruption trial testimony until 2025 [Man seriously wounded as Hezbollah fires some 20 rockets at Lower Galilee]( By Emanuel Fabian Another 20 rockets launched at Mount Meron; terror group says attacks a response to killing of key member of air defense unit in IDF strike in northeastern Lebanon a day earlier [IDF kills key member of Hezbollah air defense in strike deep inside Lebanon]( By Emanuel Fabian ToI podcast ToI Staff [Daily Briefing July 7: Day 275 – After 9 months of war in Gaza, what goals are achieved?]( Military reporter Emanuel Fabian reflects on the war so far, updates us on recent Hezbollah barrages, and delves into a switch in tactics in the West Bank [Hamas says it dropped demand Israel vow upfront to end war, but wants mediators’ guarantees]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Protesters call ‘shut down’ on Sunday, demanding elections on 9-month war milestone]( By ToI Staff Top Ops Dana Blander [A 2-tiered process of accountability for Oct. 7]( A state commission of inquiry is a vital step, but it is up to the public to ensure Israel’s leaders are truly held accountable Sharonne Blum [We too are fighting a war, right here in Melbourne]( The slogans scrawled all over make me feel like the city itself is screaming at us – until people with megaphones ramp up the violence [Military Intelligence alert system poorly maintained in lead up to October 7 – report]( By ToI Staff Former officials in the 8200 unit tell Channel 12 commander ‘didn’t care’ about crucial signal model [October 7 survivors, families to organize civilian inquiry into massacre – report]( By ToI Staff Interview Sam Sokol [‘The Centre Must Hold’: Lapid adviser Yair Zivan makes the case for political moderation]( A new book of essays edited by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid’s longtime foreign policy adviser argues that an assertive centrism is the only effective response to Israel’s challenges [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [US anti-terror czar says Oct. 7 attack serves as recruitment tool for terror groups]( By ToI Staff ‘Generational’ Hamas assault an ‘inspiration’ for lone actors,’ warns Brett Holmgren; adds Washington’s support for war driving fury toward US, with effects already felt in Europe [IDF says it struck UNRWA school in Gaza used by Hamas as command center]( By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies [New UK foreign secretary: Country needs to ‘get back to balanced position’ on Gaza war]( By Andreas Rinke [Far-right minister extols ‘miracle period’ of settlement expansion]( By ToI Staff and Sam Sokol Orit Strock tells residents of recently legalized outpost that land appropriation still in the cards for as long as the government stands, a time period that’s ‘completely unclear’ [CRM]( [France holds key vote that could see a historic far-right win or hung parliament]( By Barbara Surk and HELENA ALVES Party with historic links to xenophobia and downplaying the Holocaust may become country’s biggest political force, affecting global diplomacy and Europe’s economic stability [FM: Iran election results a ‘clear message’ to ayatollahs, world must blacklist IRGC]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Katz casts win of reformist Pezeshkian as defeat for Islamist leadership; urges international community ramp up pressure on Tehran over nuclear program, support for terror groups [Nasrallah congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential victory]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Iran arrests lawyer who criticized regime’s crackdown on women’s rights protests]( By AP [In Jerusalem, a unique hotel offers respite for women who have experienced stillbirth]( By Deborah Danan To help couples cope with an unbearable loss few understand, a facility billing itself as the first of its kind provides dining, spa amenities and mental and emotional support [State prosecution opposes Netanyahu request to delay testimony in trial to next year]( By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff PM’s attorney said Gaza war meant more time was needed to prep Netanyahu for testimony, but state attorney notes PM has previously insisted he can run country while on trial [Yitzhak Yifat, paratrooper at center of iconic Six Day War photo, dies at 81]( By ToI Staff Immortalized at newly captured Western Wall, Yifat and fellow soldiers Zion Karasenti and Haim Oshri became powerful symbol of one of most significant moments in Israeli history [Remains of Egyptian soldier missing since 1967 Six Day War found in Sinai]( By ToI Staff [Day 275 – After 9 months of war in Gaza, what goals are achieved?]( [listen to the podcast]( [As Biden falters, NATO allies look to ‘Trump-proof’ alliance before US election]( By Ellen Knickmeyer Worried return of GOP candidate and rise of far right in Europe will threaten support for Ukraine, nations seek to boost own armies and reduce dependence on US [Manhattan gallerist draws empowerment from exhibition of Israeli artists]( By Jessica Steinberg ‘Every Israeli who walks in here says it feels like the art is hugging them,’ says owner of FORMah Gallery, featuring ‘The New Barbizon’ show of 3 Russian-born Israeli artists [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [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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