Israel warns Lebanese * The village that stayed * Sinwar named Hamas leader * ToI in Doha: Jordan, Qatar, Saudis wary of post-war Gaza role * Dems: Shapiro wasn’t snubbed

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Presented by [Notes of Strength]( Live updates [LIVE - Gallant: Hezbollah could cost Lebanese heavily, ‘they can’t imagine what might happen’]( By ToI Staff Netanyahu tells Israelis ‘to stay calm and composed’ amid threats of attack * Israeli UN envoy: Silence on Iranian threats to Israel is like silence during Holocaust [Iran could rethink Israel attack amid strong diplomatic pressure from US – report]( By ToI Staff, Agencies and Jacob Magid Show of US military strength could play role in Tehran lessening its threat, report claims, alongside Iran’s understanding that bomb that killed Hamas leader detonated remotely [Ahead of feared strike, envoys abroad told to say Israel to defend itself ‘at any cost’]( By Sam Sokol Op-ed: Day 306 of the war David Horovitz [The waiting]( A week later, it’s still not clear how Iran and Hezbollah intend to respond to the humiliation of having terror chiefs killed under their noses — possibly because they haven’t decided [Some low-cost airlines cancel Israel routes amid Iran threat, others resume flights]( By ToI Staff from our sponsor [Help IDF Soldiers with Emergency Protective Gear]( Notes of Strength provides protective gear for soldiers and security personnel,:financial assistance for families of soldiers in need, and BBQs and music for soldiers on base. [Israeli jets set off sonic booms in Beirut as Nasrallah threatens ‘strong’ reprisal]( By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff, Gianluca Pacchiani and Agencies Sirens ring out in northern communities and residents told to stay near shelters; terror group leader says Hezbollah, Iran ‘obligated’ to respond to killings of Shukr, Haniyeh Reporter's notebook [In Jish, an indigenous Christian minority defiantly stays in Hezbollah’s crosshairs]( By Canaan Lidor Instead of fleeing the Galilee, hundreds of Zionist Arameans are digging in as they brace for a major escalation [Daily Briefing Aug. 7: Day 306 – Resolute Christian Israelis stay put near northern border]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [October 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar chosen to replace Haniyeh as Hamas leader]( By ToI Staff and Agencies IDF spokesman repeats vow to kill Palestinian terror leader; Israeli analyst says group’s promotion of Gaza chief ‘returns the formal center of Hamas power’ to the Strip [5 troops hurt in missile strike, prompting closure of road to Gaza humanitarian zone]( By Emanuel Fabian [IDF destroys Hamas arms production plant, launchers found in humanitarian areas]( By Emanuel Fabian Inside story Jacob Magid [Netanyahu accused of undercutting Israeli credibility in Gaza truce talks]( Officials say assurances to Qatar, Egypt and US made by security chiefs representing Jerusalem have been abandoned once the prime minister is consulted, gumming up negotiations [Final unaccounted for October 7 victim died in onslaught, IDF confirms]( By Emanuel Fabian and Amy Spiro [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( Top Ops Rachel Sharansky Danziger [As dangers loom, our ancestors give me strength]( Our Jewish foremothers knew how to live through catastrophes, but how they would marvel at a Jewish state supporting us as we do the same Jonathan Lord [Making an Iranian attack Tehran’s worst option]( The Islamic Republic will be less likely to launch a major missile strike if it believes the US will strike preemptively to defang it [Right-wing protesters disrupt High Court hearing over Sde Teiman detention center]( By Jeremy Sharon Chief justice says legal proceedings cannot be interrupted; state insists ‘core principles’ of law upheld at facility, where severe abuse of Palestinian detainees has been alleged Inside story Jacob Magid [Jordan, Qatar, Saudis hesitant to join US-driven postwar peacekeeping force in Gaza]( While Egypt and UAE are conditionally on board, neighbors have held off so as not to be seen as ‘protecting’ Israel from Palestinians, officials tell ToI; PA presents its own plan [State admits some Sde Teiman detainees kept in permanent restraints, blindfolds]( By Jeremy Sharon [Democrats dismiss ‘ridiculous’ claim antisemitism behind Shapiro snub for VP pick]( By Ron Kampeas Defenders note Harris is married to a Jewish man, but many in party say a reckoning is still needed regarding anti-Jewish invective in campaign against Pennsylvania governor [Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate, hoping to entice Midwest voters]( By Agencies [‘Work far from finished’: Shapiro invokes ancient rabbi as Harris picks Walz for VP]( By Ben Sales [CRM]( [‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses primary that drew millions from pro-Israel groups]( By Ron Kampeas, AP and JTA St. Louis county prosecutor Wesley Bell beats Missouri representative who supports BDS; Josh Shapiro says he’s ‘proud’ of his Jewish faith at Harris-Walz rally in Philadelphia [Vance says Democrats made Josh Shapiro ‘run from his Jewish heritage’]( By Ron Kampeas, ToI Staff and JTA [Trump claims Kanye West ‘has a good heart’ in interview with Jewish gamer Adin Ross]( By Andrew Lapin [Ahead of school year, US Jews skeptical campuses can prevent repeat of hostilities]( By Cathryn J. Prince Many Jewish students say they feel targeted by anti-Israel activists who’ve created a poisonous atmosphere. But with some schools negotiating with protesters, where is the deterrence? [US judge approves antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, rejecting dismissal bid]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Minnesota’s Jews celebrate ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz as he enters national spotlight]( By Jackie Hajdenberg Jewish community leaders say Democratic VP candidate is committed to Israel’s right to defend itself, has attended vigils after antisemitic attacks, in the aftermath of October 7 [How a progressive boot camp founded by Jews helped Tim Walz become a politician]( By Andrew Lapin [Police raid Foreign Ministry over diplomatic passports for Likud bigwigs, PM’s son]( By Sam Sokol Investigators search offices, seize evidence; former foreign minister Eli Cohen reported to have overridden staff to issue documents to individuals who were not eligible for them 2024 Paris Olympics [At Munich victims’ memorial, Olympic chief says Games still embody ‘culture of peace’]( By Amy Spiro Thomas Bach says murder of 11 Israelis at 1972 Games is ‘the darkest day in Olympic history’; Israeli Olympic head Yael Arad: Still today ‘it is not easy to be an Israeli athlete’ [Wrestler Amit Elor, daughter of Israelis, pins down gold in Paris for US]( By PHILISSA CRAMER [2024 Paris Olympics / Olympic silver medalist Sharon Kantor says gold is still ‘something to aspire to’]( By Amy Spiro [Day 306 – Resolute Christian Israelis stay put near northern border]( [listen to the podcast]( Interview [How the US caved to antisemitism and snubbed a Jewish Olympian at 1936 Berlin Games]( By Rich Tenorio In new book ‘Marty Glickman,’ historian and professor Jeffrey Gurock unlocks the life of a sports hero and announcer whose proud Jewish identity was a model for countless young fans More Headlines [Israel improves tax breaks for new immigrants to help first-time homebuyers]( By Sharon Wrobel [Turkey to submit bid to join South Africa genocide case against Israel]( By AP and ToI Staff [Pakistani man charged in suspected Iranian plot to assassinate US official]( By Agencies [Antisemitism 3 times higher than July last year, with 30 incidents recorded — NYPD]( By Luke Tress [IDF’s new Gaza commander draws rebuke for disparaging prewar ‘Israeli culture’]( By ToI Staff [Planning board sets rules for solar panels on new houses, nonresidential buildings]( By Sue Surkes [Court allows electronic waste corporation to continue working for time being]( By Sue Surkes [Frisbee tournament put on ice in Belgium over Israeli team’s participation]( By Canaan Lidor [Tel Aviv University team wins international $1 million statistics prize]( By Gavriel Fiske [Cap that / Ranger saves life of buzzard with bottle cap stuck in throat]( By Sue Surkes [NY county outlaws masks at protests in response to anti-Israel intimidation]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Berlin woman fined for using slogan ‘from the river to the sea’ at banned gathering]( 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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