Putin said arming Iran, telling it not to hit Israeli civilians * Gallant: IAF ready * Extremist Haredim storm recruitment base * Blogs: Shoes by the door, gas tank full

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Tuesday, August 6, 2024 [Russia said to be delivering advanced air defenses to Iran as Tehran touts ties]( By ToI Staff 2 officials tell NY Times some systems provided following an Iranian request for weapons, as it threatens to attack Israel; Iran’s president hosts Russia’s security council chief [Putin said to ask Iran to avoid civilian casualties in expected strike on Israel]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Five US servicemembers injured in missile attack on base in Iraq]( By Reuters [7 injured, one critically, as Hezbollah drones strike near northern city of Nahariya]( By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies IDF says impact along highway was result of failed Iron Dome interceptor; terror group claims assault targeted military base; Hezbollah says reprisal for top commander yet to come [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Aug. 6: Day 305 – Split screen as Israel girds for Iran, applauds Olympians]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Gallant hails ‘critical’ military cooperation with US, as Israel braces for Iran attack]( By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff Israeli warplanes create major sonic boom over Beirut right before Nasrallah speaks * IDF denounces storming of recruitment center by ultra-Orthodox extremists: ‘A grave offense’ [‘Don’t push it’: US, allies said urging Israel to limit response to expected Iran attack]( By ToI Staff and Agencies US officials tell Biden timing, nature of assault on Israel unknown; Washington reportedly shifting aircraft carriers toward Israel; Iran said to reposition missile launchers [US races to keep tensions from snowballing as Israel girds for expected Iranian attack]( By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies [At command center, Gallant says IAF preparing for ‘quick transition to offense’]( By Emanuel Fabian, Gianluca Pacchiani, ToI Staff and Agencies [Extremist Haredim storm IDF recruitment base to protest drafting of yeshiva students]( By ToI Staff Military says activists removed, denounces illegal breach of site; at least 9 arrested as mounted officers disperse demonstration, with bottles reportedly thrown at security forces [UN says 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have been involved’ in Oct 7 attack, have been fired]( By Jeremy Sharon and Jacob Magid Israeli ambassador to UN calls investigation a ‘disgrace,’ alleges that ‘thousands’ of UNRWA employees are ‘involved to various degrees in Hamas’s terror activities’ Inside story [Hostage talks on hold until after Iran response, replacement of Haniyeh — officials]( By Jacob Magid Hamas expected to harden stances, but mediators still plan to try and advance negotiations, which were on verge of breakthrough before assassination, two sources tell ToI [Iran: No arrests yet made for Hamas chief’s killing, reports otherwise are ‘false’]( By AFP and ToI Staff Top Ops Sophia Tupolev-Luz [Shoes are by the door, the gas tank is full]( Parental advisory: Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we also have work to do in the morning Michael Oren [Washington’s wavering support for Israel]( Sharp shifts in American policy cast doubt over whether the US will have Israel’s back if it needs to preemptively strike Iran [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [‘Stop bullshitting us’: Protesters block Tel Aviv highway, demand hostage deal]( By ToI Staff With negotiations stalled, US said ready to guarantee Israel can continue war against Hamas even if agreement reached with Hamas, but will only put it in writing after deal signed [‘There’s no celebration’: Thousands rally as redhead hostage Ariel Bibas turns 5]( By ToI Staff and AP [As Ariel Bibas turns 5 in Gaza captivity, his grandmother dreams of seeing him again]( By ToI Staff Analysis Amir Bar Shalom [IDF chief’s multifront battle — to maintain army values, free hostages, tackle Iran]( Herzi Halevi is operating beyond full stretch: He couldn’t even get to a meeting to okay the strike on Hezbollah’s top commander, diverting instead to a base under attack at home 2024 Paris Olympics [Double medalist Dolgopyat wants to inspire young athletes to ‘believe in themselves’]( By Amy Spiro Returning to Israel, decorated gymnast says short-term plans are surgery on leg and marrying his longtime fiancée; Israeli equestrians, individual dinghy sailors end Olympic runs [‘Armed guards with us 24/7’: Israel’s Olympians compete in Paris under tight security]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Day 305 – Split screen as Israel girds for Iran, applauds Olympians]( [listen to the podcast]( [Israeli hospitals declare themselves prepared for mass casualty events]( By Diana Bletter Since the start of war, hospitals have conducted drills, stockpiled supplies, and moved wards underground, readying themselves for worst-case scenarios, with MDA cooperation [Israelis navigate normal life amid danger and anxiety from war and Iranian threat]( By Deborah Danan Daily routine continues amid a multifront conflict that’s affected major population centers since October 7, as locals live with the ‘new normal’ even while new dangers loom [CRM]( [11 Palestinians killed in West Bank during IDF counterterror operations]( By Emanuel Fabian and AFP Five killed by airstrikes as IDF says gunmen hit in two sets of strikes in Jenin; four more killed in Aqabah, southeast of city; and another two in Kafr Qud [Palestinian man stabs, injures border cop during search at Jerusalem checkpoint]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff [CNN: Hamas central Gaza battalions still effective, may hold hostages; IDF denies claims]( By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian [B’Tselem alleges Israeli policy of abuse, torture of Palestinian prisoners]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Prison Service, IDF reject report claiming that under Ben Gvir, detainees subjected to ‘systematic, institutional policy’ of ‘unrelenting physical and psychological violence’ [A week on, no arrests or summonses against rioters who broke into military bases]( By Jeremy Sharon [Israel-critical Democrat Cori Bush faces primary against pro-Israel rival Tuesday]( By Ron Kampeas Political action groups tied to AIPAC have spent at least $9 million on ads for Wesley Bell, who says he will fight to keep US supporting Jewish state [In time for a potentially turbulent school year, new course focuses on Black-Jewish ties]( By Cathryn J. Prince Even as some universities prepare for protests against the war on Hamas, rabbi and prof create semester-long class at historically Black schools on the communities’ cooperation [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Researcher warns of whooping cough spike as disease spreads throughout Israel]( By Diana Bletter Infectious disease expert says Israel is in the middle of an outbreak that occurs every four years; Health Ministry urges vaccination for pregnant women to lessen spread More Headlines [Iran executes man accused of killing security officer during Mahsa Amini protests]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Ben Gvir blocks ‘Rabbis Law’ for 3rd time, demands inclusion in PM’s security forum]( By Sam Sokol [Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar’s condolence posts for Haniyeh removed in error]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [US Supreme Court upholds gag order on Trump in hush money case]( By LINDSAY WHITEHURST [Erdogan slams ‘digital fascism’ as Turkey said to ban Instagram over Haniyeh posts]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Some evacuated families of hostages said told to vacate government-subsidized homes]( 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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