Bodies of 6 hostages extricated from Gaza * Anti-Israel protests marginal on DNC Day 1 * Biden: Hamas backing away from deal * Blogs: Sarah Tuttle-Singer: Peace for all?

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Presented by [Americans for]( [Ben-Gurion University](  [IDF recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza, including one hitherto presumed alive]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff All 6 had been taken alive on Oct. 7; Avraham Munder found dead in Khan Younis tunnel with bodies of Alex Dancyg, Yagev Buchshtav, Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger and Nadav Popplewell [‘They could have been saved’: Relatives of returned dead hostages voice deep frustration]( By ToI Staff [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Aug. 20: Day 319 – IDF extracts bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza tunnel]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Meeting hardline hostage relatives, Netanyahu says ‘not sure there will be a deal’]( By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff PM also reportedly says IDF won’t leave Gaza’s Philadelphi and Netzarim * Families of 6 dead hostages retrieved from Gaza say government abandoned them * 75 rockets fired at north Reporter's notebook Jacob Magid [Anti-Israel protests fail to overshadow first day of Democratic Party confab]( 3 Israel mentions in 6 hours of speeches are meant to unite delegates eager for Gaza deal, after ‘March on DNC’ turnout falls well below pro-Palestinian organizers’ expectations [Biden gets hero’s welcome at DNC, touting record as he passes torch to Kamala Harris]( By AP [After being vetted for VP, Jewish governor of Illinois is now hosting the DNC]( By Ron Kampeas and Ben Sales from our sponsor [Matisyahu Coming to NYC For A4BGU’s Annual NY Benefit, Register Today!]( Join A4BGU on Sept. 22 in NYC in support of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, featuring a performance by Matisyahu. The benefit will also honor outgoing board chair Gary DeBode. [Biden says Hamas ‘backing away’ from hostage-ceasefire deal, as Blinken heads to Egypt]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Washington says even if talks advance, ‘complex issues’ remain; WSJ quotes Arab mediators as saying Hamas leader wants to expand conflict by attacking Israel from West Bank [Confirming Netanyahu accepts US deal proposal, Blinken says Hamas must now do the same]( By Lazar Berman Top American diplomat aims to finalize terms at a summit later this week; won’t specify how PM’s demand for continued IDF presence on Gaza-Egypt border is handled in bridging offer [Netanyahu said to believe even if truce deal is signed, it will crumble within weeks]( By ToI Staff Top Ops Sarah Tuttle-Singer [You want peace for all? Here’s what you need to know]( It’s crucial to grasp that our history as Jews in Israel is intertwined with unyielding fear and a relentless yearning for quiet Martin Kramer [Down and out at Columbia]( Minouche Shafik’s departure as university president is being hailed as a win for Israel supporters. It’s not. [Gaza border residents reject government plans for Oct. 7 memorial, plan own ceremony]( By ToI Staff Kibbutz Nirim tells government it won’t serve as backdrop, after kicking out production scouts; at least 2 families of captives say they won’t let their loved ones’ names be used [Hostage’s mother claims Mossad chief told her deal ‘impossible’ because of politics]( By Sam Sokol [Hezbollah fires 75 rockets at Israel after IDF hits weapons depots in eastern Lebanon]( By Emanuel Fabian None hurt in barrages as some rockets intercepted, some hit open areas; firefighters battle blazes sparked by impacts [Hezbollah tunnel clip offers glimpse into an underground far more advanced than Gaza’s]( By ToI Staff [IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons depots deep in Lebanon after deadly drone attack]( By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff [IDF officer killed in failed Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s Khan Younis]( By Emanuel Fabian Missile launched by fighter jet, due to rare technical failure, missed intended target and hit soldiers 300 meters away, probe finds; 1.5-km-long tunnel demolished [Army says it hit PIJ operative in strike that reportedly killed Gazan mom, her 6 kids]( By ToI Staff and Agencies [Abbas said to ask Israel to allow Gaza visit as PA works to line up support for trip]( By Gianluca Pacchiani and ToI Staff [Police, Shin Bet said to believe Iran, Hezbollah may be behind failed Tel Aviv attack]( By ToI Staff Hamas said it and PIJ ordered the blast, but authorities are reportedly unsure given sophistication of ultimately faulty bomb carried by Nablus resident with no known terror ties [US intel community formally blames Iran for hack of Trump campaign]( By Eric Tucker Reporter's notebook [In Holland’s Bible belt, a Christian family’s pro-Israel empire shifts into overdrive]( By Canaan Lidor Since the October 7 Hamas massacre, the 45-year-old Christians for Israel’s product sales, public engagement – and risk exposure – have vastly increased [Columbia ends suspensions of most students disciplined for anti-Israel protests]( By ToI Staff and Reuters Almost all students arrested over encampment, break-in and occupation of academic building restored to good standing, university says, after inquiry from US Congress [Pittsburgh group backs off bid to put Israel divestment on November ballot]( By Andrew Lapin [At DNC, Josh Shapiro denies antisemitism kept him off Harris ticket]( By Ron Kampeas Pennsylvania governor blames Trump for stoking claim that nominee chose Tim Walz as running mate because Shapiro is Jewish [GOP launches bid to impeach Biden on unproven claim he abused office to benefit son]( By AFP More Headlines [Palestinian to be indicted for killing prison worker, but no terror motive found]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff [State attorney clarifies no ongoing probes against Eyal Golan, others for incitement]( By ToI Staff [Junior British diplomat quits to protest arms sales to Israel]( By AFP [Report: Gallant approved 7 new ‘hesder’ yeshivas for ultra-Orthodox soldiers]( By ToI Staff [Netanyahu said to request state funding for waterproofing work at Caesarea home]( By ToI Staff [UN says Houthis have returned Yemen rights office they seized]( By AFP [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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