Deadly terror at Jerusalem checkpoint * Plan mooted for locals to govern Gaza City * Under fire, the Kiryat Shmona residents who won’t budge * Inside IDF’s Medical Corps

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, February 22, 2024 Presented by [Jewish Digital Summit]( [One killed, 11 wounded in terrorist shooting attack near Jerusalem checkpoint]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Three Palestinian gunmen open fire at Israelis stuck in traffic at checkpoint between Ma’ale Adumim settlement and capital; 2 attackers killed, 1 captured; pregnant woman wounded [Far-right ministers demand more settlements, checkpoints, after deadly terror attack]( By ToI Staff [Reservist soldier, fresh from Gaza war, shot Ma’ale Adumim terrorist attacker]( By ToI Staff and Renee Ghert-Zand Live updates [LIVE: Netanyahu to meet with US envoy on hostage talks, Hamas says breakthrough possible]( By Shira Silkoff and ToI Staff Victim of terror attack on Route 1 identified as Matan Elmaliah, 26, from Ma’ale Adumim * IDF carries out strikes in Lebanon after missiles hit Kiryat Shmona, Kfar Yuval [Gantz sees signs of progress on hostage deal, warns of looming Rafah op during Ramadan]( By Sam Sokol War cabinet member says government will not seek sweeping limitations on Arab Israeli worshipers at Al-Aqsa during holy month — only on individuals considered dangerous [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Feb. 22: Day 139 – Politics at play as Gantz talks possible hostage deal]( By ToI Staff [‘Does the UN hold my son?’ mother of murdered hostage asks as families assail UNRWA]( By Jessica Steinberg from our sponsor [Amplify your Jewish organization’s Message]( Join hundreds of Jewish professionals online Feb. 27-29 for the Jewish Digital Summit — leaders in Jewish AI, Marketing, Tech, Fundraising and Education will empower YOU to learn and grow for 2024 and beyond. [IDF said advancing Gaza City pilot to have unaffiliated locals take over governance]( By ToI Staff TV report says military met with community leaders in Zeitoun neighborhood, wants them to take charge of aid distribution in hopes of establishing alternative to Hamas rule [IDF presses on with new Gaza City operation, 20 Hamas fighters killed in past day]( By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff Reporter's notebook [Refusing evacuation, those who remain in Kiryat Shmona cling to home and brace for ‘hell’]( By Canaan Lidor Saying their presence on the war-torn border helps guard the center, some 20% of the northern city’s residents won’t budge despite financial uncertainty and frequent rocket strikes Analysis Lazar Berman [The Gaza war is essentially over — but Israel can still win the campaign]( Operations against Hamas are steadily dwindling, but with the enemy hiding underground, it can be replaced — if Israel’s leaders move beyond political concerns [Citing ‘desperate’ situation, UK and Jordan airdrop supplies to north Gaza hospital]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Top Ops Adam Segal [When did cultural appropriation get cool again?]( A deep dive into the hypocrisy of sporting keffiyehs and the malevolent ignorance of accessorizing with bloody hands Maurice Hirsch and Yossi Kuperwasser [What would a ‘revitalized’ Palestinian Authority be?]( Even before reforming its endemic corruption, the PA must stop promoting Jew hatred and accept Israel’s existence [Police: Terrorist in Ra’anana attack initially tried to target IDF’s Arabic spokesman]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff One of the perpetrators of deadly ramming spree last month first sought to attack well-known figure Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee after spotting him at restaurant, officials say [UK parliament descends into chaos as MPs vote to back Gaza humanitarian ceasefire]( By AP, Reuters and ToI Staff Speaker under fire for allegedly showing favor to Labour, helping Keir Starmer avoid a rebellion in his party by putting forward his own amendment to SNP legislation [Knesset votes resoundingly against unilateral Palestinian state recognition]( By Reuters, Sam Sokol and ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [New footage purportedly shows Gazan civilians protesting against Hamas]( By Gianluca Pacchiani Deteriorating humanitarian situation reportedly prompts some Gazans to rally against terror leaders; Sinwar is said to be ill but to have broken a week-long radio silence [As flow of aid to Gaza dries up, UN blames ‘breakdown of law and order’]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [AG says Haredim face military draft if no legislation by April, seeks deadline extension]( By Jeremy Sharon Responding to petitions, Baharav-Miara’s office tells top court more time needed to solve community’s army service conundrum; Smotrich: ‘Situation is outrageous, cannot continue’ [Israel’s Arrow intercepts apparent Houthi ballistic missile headed for Eilat]( By Emanuel Fabian Ballistic missile intercepted over Red Sea; US military destroys seven Houthi anti-ship missiles, one missile launcher and a drone that posed an ‘imminent threat’ [Missiles set ship ablaze off Yemen as Houthis officially ban Israeli maritime traffic]( By Agencies [US senators: Truce in Gaza could pave way for Israel and Hezbollah ‘to de-escalate’]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [United to resume direct flights to Israel, the first US carrier to do so since Oct. 7]( By Agencies Airlines says first two flights from Newark will include a stop in Munich, with goal of starting nonstop service again on March 6 Reporter's notebook [Inside RAM 2, the IDF Medical Corps unit that cares for hospitalized soldiers]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Greatly expanded since the war began, RAM 2 units respond to the practical and emotional needs of wounded soldiers and their families while liaising with the army on their behalf [At World Court, US argues against declaring Israeli West Bank rule illegal]( By Jeremy Sharon Washington asserts UN resolutions are framework for resolving conflict, says unilateral call for Israeli withdrawal would violate need to address Israeli security concerns [Analysis / How do Biden’s new sanctions affect Jewish charities that donate in Israel?]( By Asaf Elia-Shalev [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [After Holocaust remarks, Brazil condemns UN ‘paralysis’ on Gaza at tense G20 meeting]( By Agencies and ToI Staff FM says Security Council inability to act shows multilateral institutions not ‘properly equipped’ for challenges; Turkey praises Brazil president’s comparison of Gaza to Holocaust [Blinken meets Brazil’s Lula days after Gaza genocide claims, says US ‘disagrees’]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Day 139 – Politics at play as Gantz talks possible hostage deal]( [listen to the podcast]( [In Michigan, Arab American voters vow to ‘punish’ Biden over support for Israel]( By AFP and ToI Staff ‘Vote for Palestine. 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