IDF: Hamas military framework dismantled in north Gaza * Cracks widen in war coalition * Can Blinken avert war with Hezbollah? *As Hamas torched their home: A mom’s story

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Sunday, January 7, 2024 Presented by [Startup Nation Central]( [3 months into war, IDF says it’s dismantled Hamas ‘military framework’ in north Gaza]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Army says it killed commanders of Hamas battalion that carried out Be’eri massacre; soldier killed in northern Gaza, taking military toll in ground operation to 176 [IDF reveals new undated photo of shadowy Hamas commander Mohammed Deif]( By ToI Staff [In Rafah, progressive US senators charge Israeli inspections slowing aid to Gaza]( By Lee Keath [As cracks widen in coalition, National Unity members skip cabinet meeting]( By Sam Sokol Ministers’ absence from meeting linked to recent ‘clashes in the cabinet,’ says Chili Tropper, whose party leader, Benny Gantz, slammed Netanyahu for attacks on military [Protesters in Tel Aviv, outside Netanyahu’s Caesarea home call for elections now]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Israel says it found proof Hamas developed cruise missile capabilities, aided by Iran]( By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff Hamas founder Yassin’s grandson said slain * Man killed in West Bank terror attack, Border Police cop killed in Jenin * Gantz denies report PM may attack Lebanon for political gain from our sponsor [Israel at COP28: Climate crisis won’t wait]( Despite the Oct 7 Hamas attack in Israel, dedicated startups and thought leaders showed up to the UN Climate Change Conference with promising solutions for many climate challenges. [Policewoman killed, 3 injured by bomb in Jenin; 7 Palestinians killed in airstrike]( By Emanuel Fabian IDF helicopter strikes cell of Palestinian gunmen hurling explosives at troops during attempt to evacuate wounded Border Police officers [East Jerusalem man killed in West Bank terror shooting]( By ToI Staff Reporter's notebook [Under expert eyes, objects retrieved from rubble help document October 7’s horrors]( By Sue Surkes Thousands of items, from deckchairs to a donkey’s skull, are being salvaged, cataloged and stored near the Gaza border by visual history researchers ToI podcast ToI Staff [Daily Briefing Jan 7: Day 93 – Three months into war with Hamas, all eyes on the north]( Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind tour of the region; reporter Canaan Lidor on resettlement of evacuees and a memorial rave [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Jan 6: Day 92 – Can Blinken douse the flames of war on Israel’s north?]( By ToI Staff [US worried Netanyahu could wage war on Hezbollah for political gain – report]( By Lazar Berman With Blinken due in Israel this week to try to stave off expansion of conflict, Washington Post quotes anonymous officials who think PM might escalate in north to save his career [Blinken visits aid warehouse, meets Jordan’s king in push to keep Gaza war contained]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [EU’s Borrell meets with head of Hezbollah parliamentary bloc while in Beirut]( By Agencies and Emanuel Fabian Top Ops Joshua Berman [Lessons from our soldiers’ last letters]( As our fallen heroes reflected on the possibility of death, their words teach us about purpose and meaning in life Haim Watzman [Sticky kids: The crater, Part 3]( I want to tell Gidi I can’t take it anymore. It’s not fair I’m the one who has to try to explain to the children what’s going on [Qatari PM meets with Israeli hostages’ families in Doha — report]( By ToI Staff Al Thani speaks with relatives of abductees held by Hamas, claims negotiations on release more difficult after killing of Arouri in Beirut last week [As Hamas torched their home, mom told her daughter: ‘I am sorry, we are about to die’]( By ToI Staff Danielle Aloni, abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, speaks about capture and how she strived to take care of herself and five-year-old Emilia during 49 days of captivity [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [As hostages near 100 days in captivity, urgent pleas on their behalf at weekly rally]( By Jessica Steinberg Speakers at protest include injured military reservists, who emphasize sense of mission among soldiers fighting in Gaza [Families of 13 people killed in October 7 Kibbutz Be’eri firefight demand probe]( By ToI Staff [Day 93 – Three months into war with Hamas, all eyes on the north]( [listen to the podcast]( [First post-Oct. 7 Birthright Israel trip brings 17 participants; 100s more expected]( By Matt Lebovic In change to well-worn 10-day itinerary, participants harvest grapefruit and deliver groceries, hear testimony from survivors of Hamas’s murderous assault [Archaeologist in reserve duty near Gaza finds ancient mortar for grinding grain]( By Gavriel Fiske Find is second item in recent weeks discovered by soldiers in border area and turned over to the Israel Antiquities Authority [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( More Headlines [High school girls’ basketball game aborted in New York amid antisemitic slurs]( By ToI Staff [Israeli wife of billionaire who pushed to oust Harvard president accused of plagiarism]( By ToI Staff and Agencies [Pro-Palestinian protesters block Westminster Bridge outside UK parliament]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [UAE says it is putting 84 people on trial for ‘terror’ charges, sparking criticism]( By AFP [Orthodox Christians mark Christmas, but celebrations for many overshadowed by war]( By AP [US military says it shot down another Houthi-launched drone over Red Sea]( By Agencies [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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