PM vows ’full force’ against Hezbollah, ruling out ceasefire * IDF targets Hezbollah drone chief in Beirut * Iraq drone hits Eilat * Hostage’s dad attacked at Likud event

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, September 26, 2024 Presented by [The Jewish Federations of]( [North America](   [Netanyahu vows to carry on Lebanon strikes with ‘full force’ as his allies pan truce report]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Ben Gvir threatens to withdraw his party from coalition if PM agrees to proposal by US, France and other nations for a 21-day lull to negotiate an end to fighting [Lebanon ceasefire talk whips up widespread opposition from Netanyahu allies, critics]( By ToI Staff [Pentagon says US not providing intel help for Israeli operations against Hezbollah]( By Reuters Live updates [LIVE - Diplomat: Before it was announced, PM told mediators he backed 21-day Hezbollah truce]( By Elana Kirsh, Michael Bachner and ToI Staff Sirens in Upper Galilee after 5 rockets launched at Acre * IDF carries out strike in Beirut; target said to be head of Hezbollah aerial forces * PM flies to US for General Assembly [Israel kills Hezbollah drone chief in Beirut, rockets fly at north as truce rebuffed]( By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies IDF confirms ‘precision’ strike in Hezbollah stronghold, hitting arms shipment on Syria-Lebanon border; Beirut says nearly two dozen Syrians killed in attack on Baalbek-area village from our sponsor [October 7th: Marking One Year]( Across North America, communities are coming together to mark the one-year anniversary of the horrific October 7th attacks. Find out what’s happening in your community, and ways you can get involved [US, France lead joint call for immediate 21-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Multiple countries sign on statement urging diplomatic settlement; Israel and Lebanon expected to give answers in coming hours; Iran vows to back Hezbollah to the hilt [Biden warns ‘all-out’ Middle East war possible, as Netanyahu greenlights truce talks]( By Jacob Magid, Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies [US affirms Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah but pushes diplomacy]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Analysis Lazar Berman [Israel is pounding Hezbollah, but in war the Iran-backed force will be a lethal foe]( The bulk of the Lebanese group’s capabilities remains intact, and maneuvering IDF troops will have to contend with anti-tank missiles, mines, and drones — not to mention tunnels [UK sends troops to Cyprus anticipating mass evacuation of its nationals from Lebanon]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [US stopped Israel from launching Hezbollah war in October based on false alarm – report]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Drone from Iraq hits Eilat port, causing damage and lightly injuring two]( By Emanuel Fabian IDF says warship intercepted another drone heading for southern resort city; Iran-backed Iraqi coalition claims responsibility Editor's Note David Horovitz [A fateful, devastating year; a little about ToI’s work; a thank you to ToI Community]( As the High Holidays and first anniversary of October 7 approach, ToI’s editor looks back and ahead, and discusses how ToI goes about its journalism [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Sept. 26: Day 356 – Lebanon truce proposal sparks opposition in coalition]( By ToI Staff [Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli population expected to top 10 million within weeks]( By Stuart Winer [Day 356 – Lebanon truce proposal sparks opposition in coalition]( [listen to the podcast]( [PM said to exclude Gallant from recent security consultations he held with ministers]( By ToI Staff Israeli TV says Netanyahu has convened ad-hoc forum 3 times in past week, with exclusion of defense minister seen as ‘political hazing’ in wake of reports he is set to be ousted [Israel issues warnings, guidelines for travel abroad ahead of Jewish holidays]( By ToI Staff [Hostage’s dad protesting outside Likud event attacked with eggs, berated as ‘cancer’]( By ToI Staff Apparent activist from ruling party tells father of Liri Albag, one of 5 female troops abducted from IDF base, that ‘Sinwar is funding you’; Likud minister: ‘This isn’t our way’ [Relatives of 6 slain hostages say countless world figures failed them, urge action]( By ToI Staff [On World Lung Day, Israeli groups highlight plight of hostages who ‘lack even air’]( By Diana Bletter Reporters notebook [‘That could have been us,’ say Kibbutz Sa’ar residents after direct rocket hit on house]( By Diana Bletter Residents describe how their pastoral home has been turned into a community of fear, where they have almost no time to respond to warning sirens of incoming rockets Top Ops Joshua Berman [When we appeal to God as victims of rape]( Until now, pre-Rosh Hashanah penitential prayers evoked suffering that echoed a bygone era. After October 7th, it’s as if they were written for us Josh Fine [The New York Times likes Iran and its proxies – um, what?]( That’s the most recent reason I can’t regard the paper previously of record as a serious news source [CRM]( [Israeli virtual reality game helps dozens of new war amputees reduce phantom pain]( By Diana Bletter Start-up 6Degrees says their immersive approach cuts phantom pain faster than current treatments; amputees do physical therapy on their own in an over-stressed healthcare system [IAEA chief: ‘Ship has sailed’ on Iran reversing ban on uranium enrichment inspectors]( By John Irish Rafael Grossi seeks meeting in Iran next month with new President Masoud Pezeshkian in attempt to resolve stand off over nuclear activity [Trump: Iran should be ‘blown to smithereens’ if it’s involved in hit on US candidate]( By AFP [Over 40 Hamas operatives killed in past day as IDF launches fresh raids in Gaza]( By Emanuel Fabian and Reuters Military says commanders and members of rocket and propaganda divisions killed, as troops enter Beit Lahiya area in north to destroy Hamas infrastructure [Israel said to return 88 bodies to Gaza, Hamas health officials refuse to bury them]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Inside story Jacob Magid [US officials weighing steps Biden could take to preserve two-states after election]( Sanctioning Ben Gvir and Smotrich is at the top of a list that would get longer if Harris wins, US officials tell ToI; could also include leveraging US security aid to Israel [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Aiming for resurrection and hope, southern kibbutz plans Oct. 7 memorial for Simhat Torah]( By Jessica Steinberg Organizers of ceremony see the Gaza border community of Yad Mordechai as a symbol ‘that represents the might of the people’ [Brandeis head quits after no-confidence vote citing budget crisis, anti-Israel protests]( By jacob gurvis Ronald Liebowitz to step down Nov. 1; in motion calling for vote, faculty take particular issue with university’s decision last year to ban Students for Justice in Palestine [Tel Aviv art museum marks Oct. 7: ‘Take time to visit quietly, you will find light’]( By Jessica Steinberg Institution and its ‘Hostages Square’ plaza have become focus for protests and healing; new exhibit features works showcasing responses by artists, including from Kfar Aza survivor More Headlines [East Jerusalem pharmacist arrested, held overnight on false claim he wore ‘ISIS ring’]( By Jeremy Sharon [Archaeology / Ancient sword engraved with the name Ramses II unearthed in the Nile Delta]( By Gavriel Fiske [New Israeli low-cost carrier can’t take off from Haifa amid Hezbollah rocket fire]( By Sharon Wrobel [Sarajevo film premiere spotlights rare Muslim-Jewish harmony]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [In second deal this month, Salesforce buys Israeli data management provider Zoomin]( By Sharon Wrobel [If these walls could speak / US ambassador fills home with Israeli art showing post-Oct. 7 resilience]( By Jessica Steinberg [US Muslim advocacy group endorses Harris, warning Trump greater threat]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [New York mayor Eric Adams indicted, charges to be unveiled Thursday]( By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE [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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