Hostage Kfir Bibas turns 1 * Fallen soldier’s dad: Terrorist decapitated my son, tried to sell head * US talks peace; Herzog: Not now * Who’s delivering meds to hostages?

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, January 18, 2024 The youngest hostage [‘The saddest birthday in the world’: Hostage Kfir Bibas turns 1 in Hamas captivity]( By Jessica Steinberg Extended family of the baby, who was abducted to Gaza along with 4-year-old brother Ariel and parents Yarden and Shiri Bibas, mark his first birthday with pleas for speedy release [Netanyahu said ‘frittering away’ hostage deal by unilaterally toughening demands]( By ToI Staff [Freed hostages meet UN chief, who says he carries dog tag ‘in my right pocket’]( By ToI Staff [Herzog: ‘No Israelis in their right mind’ are thinking about peace process right now]( By Lazar Berman Speaking in Davos, president says Israelis are worried about their basic safety in wake of October 7, have lost trust over the years as Palestinians glorify terror [PM said to reject US plan for Saudi normalization in return for path to Palestinian statehood]( By Jacob Magid [At Davos, Blinken says ‘genuine security’ for Israel requires two-state solution]( By Agencies [Father of fallen soldier: Terrorist decapitated my son, tried to sell head for $10,000]( By ToI Staff David Tahar, whose son Adir was killed on Oct. 7, says captured terrorists revealed details enabling retrieval of missing head from Gaza; CNN shows separate decapitation video [IDF says remains of recovered hostages show they were not killed in strike]( By Emanuel Fabian and Michael Horovitz [‘Like dominos falling’: Young Kfar Aza residents recall carnage of Oct. 7]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Red Cross denies Hamas official’s claim that it’s transporting meds to hostages]( By ToI Staff NYT says staff from Hamas-run health ministry will transport meds * President says Israel praying medicine reaches hostages in Gaza * US strikes Houthi missile launchers in Red Sea [IDF shares images of Gaza field hospital, debunking Jordan’s claim of strike damage]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Hamas-run health ministry claims 16 killed in strike on Rafah home; no comment from IDF; Qatar confirmed shipment of medicines for hostages entered Strip; rockets hit the south [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Jan. 18: Day 104 – Is lack of day-after plan for Gaza stymieing the IDF?]( By ToI Staff [Hamas squads said training in plain view of Gaza border surveillance on October 3]( By ToI Staff [Medicine for hostages, Gazans enters Strip after inspection in Israel]( By ToI Staff Political foes and allies alike had earlier slammed prime minister for deflecting blame to military over lack of security checks for shipments sent as part of Qatar-brokered deal [Doctors say hostages’ meds vital, but could cause harm without supervision]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Top Ops Gilda Berger [Playing the piano in Hostages Square]( I thought I had nothing to offer those who are grieving, until one person said: ’I want to hear music’ Jonathan Riskind [Now’s the time to volunteer in Israel]( Harvesting crops, feeding soldiers, packing care boxes for the injured – your presence is needed and deeply appreciated Ari Silbermann [This is how Israel wins the battle and loses the war]( Our straight-talking generals may disdain symbolism but they must recognize the importance of an iconic victory shot Shmuel Rabinowitz [A collective broken heart]( We came together at the Western Wall in prayer and tears, and pierced the heavens. May that unity see us through this excruciating time [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Visiting north, IDF chief says war in Lebanon becoming much more likely]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Halevi says lessons from fighting in Gaza will be applied to fight against Hezbollah and its allies, as Hamas rocket barrage from Lebanon targets Rosh Hanikra [US strikes Houthi missile launchers that posed ‘imminent threat’ to ships in Red Sea]( By TARA COPP and Lolita C. Baldor In fourth action over recent days, US hits 14 missiles it says were on launch rails and ready for use, warns Iran to stop supplying weapons to rebel group [Indian Navy rescues crew of Houthi-struck US ship off coast of Yemen]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [US slaps terror label back on Yemen’s Houthis, partly restoring Trump-era sanctions]( By Jacob Magid and Agencies [Likud denies ‘baseless lies’ that it tried to entice Lapid, Liberman into government]( By Shira Silkoff Reported offers presented to the opposition lawmakers include portfolio currently held by Itamar Ben Gvir and coveted war cabinet positions; Yisrael Beytenu confirms Likud offer Analysis Sharon Wrobel [Revised 2024 budget passes 1st hurdle, but critics say it is harmful]( The budget needed amending to finance the war effort, but it comes at the price of higher taxes and spending cuts that will harm the weak; will legislators force a rethink? [Wartime budget slashes education funds, but not for the ultra-Orthodox, complain MKs]( By Sam Sokol [Day 104 – Is lack of day-after plan for Gaza stymieing the IDF?]( [listen to the podcast]( [Diadora distances brand from boycott against Jewish South African cricketer]( By Canaan Lidor A businessman who declared a sponsorship ban on games featuring David Teeger has ‘no ties’ to the Italian sportwear firm, it says [Lifting ban, International Hockey Federation to let Israel compete in U20 tourney]( By jacob gurvis [Second Israeli soccer player said fired from Turkish team for ‘Bring Them Home’ post]( By ToI Staff [Federal complaint filed against American U. for allowing ‘persistent’ antisemitism]( By Jordana Horn Suit alleges ‘disparate’ treatment of Jews and Muslims: ‘AU has ignored the discrimination and harassment that Jewish and Israeli students have endured’ [Ann Arbor public schools approve contentious Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution]( By AP and ToI Staff [Ben & Jerry’s calls for Gaza ceasefire with no mention of Hamas massacre, hostages]( By Jackie Hajdenberg [‘I just felt this urgency’: For some, Oct. 7 fuels dedication to becoming Jewish]( By jacob gurvis In the Diaspora and Israel, rabbis see a surge in interest from potential converts since the Hamas-led onslaught, both from people already in the process as well as newcomers [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( More Headlines [Police probe far-right MK Almog Cohen on suspicion of decade-old police brutality]( By Sam Sokol [Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran, killing at least 7 people]( By Munir Ahmed and Jon Gambrell [Far-left MK Ofer Cassif indicted for aggravated assault on police officer in 2022]( By Jeremy Sharon [Small bomb explodes at Greek offices of Israeli shipping firm Zim]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [French FM: Accusing Israel of genocide ‘crosses moral threshold,’ is exploitative]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Father sentenced to 12 years for stabbing man he believed had raped his daughter]( By ToI Staff [Pro-Israel Democrat: Praising October 7 is like cheering lynchings of African Americans]( By Ron Kampeas [Poles strip immunity from far-right lawmaker who extinguished Hanukkah candles]( By Reuters [Love amid horror / Hit book ‘Tattooist of Auschwitz’ being adapted for small screen]( By Shira Bartov [Tourist, 35, dies in Tel Aviv apartment fire; foul play not ruled out]( By ToI Staff [Food fight / Celebrity chef’s Zahav hummus hits shelves despite war protests]( By Jackie Hajdenberg [Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg to leave board, take advisory position]( 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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