IDF raids hospital in hunt for hostages’ bodies * Gov’t fumes at reported US two-states bid * Trickling back to homes near Gaza *PM vetoes hostage talks; families protest

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, February 15, 2024 Presented by [Prosperity Real Estate]( [Troops raid Khan Younis hospital in hunt for remains of hostages]( By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Military cites ‘credible evidence’ captives were brought to Nasser medical center, highlights its efforts to keep facility functioning for patients [Spain, Ireland ask EU to probe if Israel violating human rights in Gaza]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Israel okays use of Elon Musk’s Starlink, including at Gaza medical facilities]( By Reuters and ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Israeli spokesman on reported US peace plan: ‘Now is not the time for gifts’ to Palestinians]( By ToI Staff Ministers fume at reports of new US 2-states bid * Hezbollah commander, deputy killed * IDF raids Khan Younis hospital, says evidence hostages were held there, bodies may be inside [Near Gaza, apprehensive returnees trickle back home to revive deserted communities]( By Canaan Lidor Traumatized yet determined, thousands are now resettling towns that still echo with the sounds of war and offer limited services for residents from our sponsor [How to navigate the Israeli real estate market in 2024]( Aviva Gat For many people abroad, buying real estate in Israel is challenging. Prosperity Real Estate’s mission is to simplify this process for those looking to invest or build their home in the Holy Land [PM vetoes further Cairo negotiations on hostages; war cabinet reportedly not consulted]( By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff Gantz, Eisenkot said incensed; families outraged by decision they cast as ‘death sentence’ for captives; Netanyahu: No progress possible unless Hamas drops ‘delusional’ demands [Australia, Canada, New Zealand urge ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Captive audience / Hoping to jar world leaders, hostage’s cousin rebuilds captivity in virtual reality]( By Jessica Steinberg [Israel bristles at report US, Arab allies will propose Palestinian state plan in weeks]( By ToI Staff Blueprint, including ‘firm timeline,’ tied to pause in Gaza fighting, says Washington Post; Israel says ‘now is not the time to be speaking about gifts to the Palestinian people’ [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Feb 15: Day 132 – Rumors swirl over ‘firm timeline’ for Palestinian state]( By ToI Staff [Exiled Palestinian official: Arab states will support an independent leader in Gaza]( By Lazar Berman Inside story Jacob Magid [Biden’s foul-mouthed opinion of Netanyahu a bad $%^& sign, but Israel support endures]( US officials acknowledge president losing patience with Israeli leader but stress ties ‘go beyond any one prime minister,’ say public airing of differences won’t be effective [Biden signs memo shielding thousands of Palestinians in US from deportation]( By Jacob Magid [FBI director makes unannounced visit to Israel, meets with Shin Bet and Mossad reps]( By AFP and ToI Staff Top Ops Michael Oren [The US charge of ‘indiscriminate bombing’ is over the top]( Washington should know that the Gaza civilian death toll is relatively low – its accusations endanger Israel’s security Nadav Tamir [The­ scorpion]( Netanyahu pushed Qatar to support Hamas, unfairly targeted the Red Cross and is fighting a war with no exit plan – so who’s to blame? [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Senior Hezbollah commander and deputy killed in targeted IDF strike in south Lebanon]( By Emanuel Fabian and AFP Ali Muhammad al-Debes of elite Radwan Force oversaw March 2023 attack at Megiddo Junction; defense minister says Israel has stepped up attacks by ‘one level out of 10’ [Hezbollah vows revenge after 10 civilians said killed in south Lebanon strikes]( By Agencies [UK Jewish group records all-time high in antisemitic incidents after October 7]( By Agencies CST says more cases of Jew hatred reported in wake of Hamas-led onslaught than all previous annual totals the past 40 years, slams surge as ‘an absolute disgrace’ [MIT suspends anti-Israel student group for holding unauthorized demonstration]( By Agencies [Before resuming funding, UK wants ‘absolute guarantee’ UNRWA won’t employ terrorists]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Hostages’ families file Hamas war crimes claim at ICC: ‘Genocide can’t go unpunished’]( By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff Delegation of Hostages and Missing Families Forum submits complaint at The Hague; wife of captive: ‘Today’s Valentine’s Day and the love of my life is in Gaza’ [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( ToI Event [ToI Presents: English screening of Israel’s Oscar pick ‘7 Blessings’ plus discussion]( By ToI Staff Join us on Feb. 28 in Jerusalem for an English-subtitled showing of award-winning drama and a conversation between screenwriter/lead actress and ToI’s Jessica Steinberg [Germany, France fear ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Rafah; PM vows to press ahead]( By Agencies and ToI Staff German FM, in Israel, expresses concern over 1.3 million Gazans sheltering in southern city; Macron fears population will be displaced; Netanyahu says civilians will be able to leave [‘Wherever we go, there’s no safety’: Fearing wider ground op, some Gazans leave Rafah]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Anti-Israel Gaza protest disrupts Sweden parliamentary debate on funding UNRWA]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [After credit downgrade, Moody’s lowers deposit ratings of Israel’s five largest banks]( By Sharon Wrobel Lower rating increases borrowing costs for banks, which in turn will likely be passed on to consumers and lead to higher lending rates [A Polish ‘countess’ saved thousands from the Nazis. No one knew she was a Jew]( By Shira Li Bartov Nearly lost to history, the incredible story of mathematician Janina Spinner Mehlberg is retold in ‘The Counterfeit Countess’ by historians Elizabeth B. White and Joanna Sliwa [US says it nabbed vessel carrying arms from Iran to Yemeni rebels]( By AFP and ToI Staff CENTCOM reveals January raid on ship found ‘advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid,’ calls it example of Iranian ‘malign activity in the region’ [After months taking on Houthi missiles, US carrier faces new maritime menace]( By Bernat Armangue and TARA COPP [Day 132 – Rumors swirl over ‘firm timeline’ for Palestinian state]( [listen to the podcast]( More Headlines [Official pushes back after PM’s brother blames army for not waking him earlier on Oct 7]( By ToI Staff [Palestinian artist who exhibited with Ai Weiwei arrested during IDF West Bank search]( By Jeremy Sharon [Swedish foreign minister confronts Iran over murder plot against Jews in his country]( By AFP [Far from war, Yair Netanyahu spied loafing in luxe south Florida digs]( By ToI Staff [Helen Mirren, Liev Schreiber among stars condemning calls for Israel Eurovision ban]( By Amy Spiro [Hailing Hitler, mocking Anne Frank: Italy probes 24 over racist event in Jewish area]( By AP and ToI Staff [Indonesia defense chief accused of rights abuses claims victory in presidential vote]( By Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan [Turkey’s Erdogan to discuss Gaza war with Sissi in 1st Egypt visit since 2012]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions into the spotlight]( By AP [Israel Prize to skip traditional categories this year, award civilian wartime efforts]( By Gavriel Fiske [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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