Israel said to expect Hezbollah attack before Iran * PM deeply sorry about Oct 7, but no probe yet * Harris quiets anti-Israel hecklers * Terror plot cancels Taylor Swift

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, August 8, 2024 Presented by [University of Haifa International]( [Israel said to believe Hezbollah will respond before Iran to deaths of terror chiefs]( By ToI Staff and Agencies CNN says terror group seems set to strike ‘independent’ of Iran, which other reports suggest may be reconsidering; Israel said to warn of disproportionate response if civilians hurt [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Aug. 8: Day 307 – Who is on ‘Team Israel’ as the waiting game continues]( By ToI Staff [Gallant: Hezbollah could cost Lebanese dearly, ‘they can’t imagine what might happen’]( By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Netanyahu tells Time he’s deeply sorry about October 7, but no probe till after war]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff PM says he’ll stay in office as long as he believes he can lead Israel to secure future * IDF tells some Khan Younis areas to evacuate * Casualties from drone strike in Lebanon Explainer Emanuel Fabian [As Iran and Hezbollah attacks loom, why hasn’t the IDF adjusted civilian guidelines?]( Israel is seeking to offer early-enough warning, without dragging restrictions on for too long or burning intelligence sources from our sponsor [Empowering the Future: Cutting-Edge Master’s Programs at the University of Haifa]( By Galit Diamant The University of Haifa presents international Master’s programs for high-demand careers with innovative hybrid learning options. [Harris tells anti-Israel hecklers to be quiet unless they ‘want Donald Trump to win’]( By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid Democratic candidate meets ‘uncommitted’ vote organizers before Detroit rally; campaign gives no indication VP said she’s open to discussing arms embargo on Israel, following report [Minister, Black Cube CEO discussed probing Students for Justice in Palestine – report]( By ToI Staff [Saudi Arabia calls Haniyeh killing a ‘blatant violation’ of Iran’s sovereignty]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Comment by deputy FM during extraordinary meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation is first reaction by Iran’s regional rival to assassination in Tehran [As Sinwar takes charge, Qatar-based Hamas official to keep leading negotiations]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Top Ops Alex Lederman [Sleepingwalking into a regional war]( The hostage deal is nearly dead, in no small part thanks to Netanyahu’s duplicity. His indecision is an existential threat to Israel Stephen M. Flatow [Getting a package to Tehran? Not a problem for Israel]( The Jewish state has always hunted down the terrorists who harm its citizens. Why doesn’t the US? [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [El Al adds flights from nearby Greece and Cyprus to help stranded Israelis]( By Sharon Wrobel Airline and its subsidiary Sun Dor, as well as local carrier Arkia, operate additional flights from Athens and Larnaca as major foreign airlines cancel services to Tel Aviv [Israel revokes accreditation for Norwegian diplomats dealing with Palestinians]( By Sam Sokol ‘Those who conduct a unilateral policy against us will pay a price,’ says FM Katz, citing Norway’s recognition of Palestine and support for proceedings against Israel at The Hague [Western ambassadors pull out of Nagasaki memorial after Israel not invited]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Israelis protest ‘discriminatory’ ban from frisbee event in Belgium]( By Canaan Lidor [US ‘appalled’ by Smotrich’s suggestion that starvation of Gazans could be justified]( By Jacob Magid and AFP EU and Britain urge Israeli government to condemn the far-right minister’s remarks, while France expresses ‘deep dismay’ [US: Israel should have ‘zero tolerance’ for abuse, rape of any Palestinian detainee]( By Agencies, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid [Right-wing NGOs, dual citizens sue Biden administration for sanctioning settlers]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [CRM]( [IDF: Top Hamas operative who directed West Bank terror killed in recent Gaza strike]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Military says Nael Sakhel targeted on July 24; IDF targets northern Gaza rocket launch site used in recent attack on southern Israel, denies involvement in aid worker’s death Inside story Jacob Magid [Hostage deal won’t happen unless Biden squeezes Netanyahu harder, Arab officials say]( Frustration among Qatari and Egyptian mediators now extending from Israel to US, after Hamas caved on key demand and PM added new conditions, ToI told Reporter's notebook [After bloody drone strike, Galilee Arab town finally gets first of promised bomb shelters]( By Diana Bletter Mazra’a mayor, Fuad Awad, put in his request soon after the war began; the shelters will help some of the 3,000 residents who have no protection [Freed hostage Maya Regev takes first steps, recovering from Oct. 7 injury, captivity]( By ToI Staff 21-year-old, who was shot at Supernova festival and released in November deal, was worried she’d never walk again; says doctors in Gaza poured acid, vinegar into her gunshot wound [Israeli peace activist murdered by Hamas is memorialized in Gaza evacuee camp]( By Sue Surkes [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Austrian official: IS supporter planned suicide attack at Taylor Swift show]( By Agencies Suspect confessed to terror plot, ‘thinks it is right to kill infidels’; jihadi material found at home of 2nd suspect, who was employed at venue days before now-canceled concerts [Taylor Swift’s three Vienna concerts canceled over Islamist attack plot]( By AFP [UK Jews document record high 2,000 antisemitic incidents in first half of 2024]( By Canaan Lidor Community Security Trust says figure marks an all-time high for a 6-month period, is up 100% from year before; surging instances of Jew hatred include 41% jump in assault cases [Art and design on display in Haifa as creativity trumps tensions]( By Jessica Steinberg Haifa Museum of Art features six solo exhibits of artists hailing from Israel’s north, as Tikotin Museum shows Japanese design and a sushi project for reservists [Day 307 – Who is on ‘Team Israel’ as the waiting game continues]( [listen to the podcast]( [Pro-Israel US conservatives concerned over isolationism, and antisemitism, on far right]( By Ron Kampeas At CUFI annual summit, Christian activists and their Jewish allies address right-wing Republicans who oppose laws defining Jew hatred and want to curb aid to the Jewish state More Headlines [Reported talks on Sa’ar joining government said to fail over demand for defense role]( By Sam Sokol [IDF claims violent enlistment protests scaring off ultra-Orthodox draftees]( By Sam Sokol [2024 Paris Olympics / Israeli cyclist wows in opening race, taekwondo fighter ousted in 1st Paris match]( By Amy Spiro [AG’s office accuses cabinet secretary of issuing unauthorized government legal briefs]( By Jeremy Sharon [Israeli tourists tied up and robbed at gunpoint in Costa Rica]( By ToI Staff [Backed by SoftBank investment, Wiz pushes plans for expansion in Asia]( By Sharon Wrobel [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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