IDF plans ’humanitarian islands’ for Rafah civilians * IDF general tells politicians to shape up * US campuses awash with Qatari cash * South Africans in IDF face arrest

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, March 14, 2024 Presented by [M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education](  [IDF: Civilians in Rafah will be evacuated to ‘humanitarian islands’ before ground op]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Army says it killed Hamas commander in strike on UNRWA warehouse in Gaza’s southernmost city, where Gallant hints troops could soon enter: ‘We will reach everyone’ [Blinken: Protecting civilians must be ‘job number one’ for Israel in Gaza]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [US would support limited, pinpoint IDF op against high-value targets in Rafah — report]( By ToI Staff [In rare critique, IDF general says politicians must ‘be worthy of us’]( By Emanuel Fabian Brig. Gen. Dan Goldfus says military won’t ‘run from responsibility,’ calls leadership to ‘push away the extreme’; is called for ‘clarification conversation’ with chief of staff [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Mar 14: Day 160 – General’s mic drop as Blinken gives IDF new ‘orders’]( By ToI Staff [Report: Top IDF intelligence officer says he will quit over October 7 failures]( By Emanuel Fabian Live updates [LIVE: Terror stabbing attack in south: Man, 50, critically wounded, terrorist ‘neutralized’]( By ToI Staff Poll: Public trust in IDF soars, faith in government drops * Bennett to CNN: ‘We have to take Rafah if we want Hamas to go away’ * Reports: Hamas ‘executed’ Gaza clan head from our sponsor [Everyone Counts: The #Bring ThemHomeNow Educational Toolkit]( A growing collection of values-based resources for learning and action for all ages and settings, around the imperative of Pidyon Shvuyim-Hostage Release. The time to act is now. Inside story Tal Schneider [Awash in Qatari money, have US campuses become incubators for Doha’s interests?]( The Gulf kingdom has lavished billions on US higher education as it seeks soft power, but some allege the money may also be fueling anti-Israel and anti-Jewish trends at schools [Qatar emir proposed expelling Hamas officials in meet with Blinken days after Oct. 7]( By Jacob Magid US diplomat told Thani that Doha should use its sway with terror group to free hostages in short term, but it wouldn’t be ‘business as usual’ for Hamas after war, officials tell ToI [Hamas said to execute leader of Gaza’s powerful Doghmush clan]( By ToI Staff Clan leader reportedly killed in family’s compound, allegedly for stealing humanitarian aid for resale and suspected ties to Israel [Strike on UNRWA facility in Rafah took out Hamas commander who stole aid, says IDF]( By ToI Staff and Agencies [Freed hostage Itay Regev: Gazan doctor pulled bullet from my leg without anesthesia]( By ToI Staff Regev, 19, in London to meet with British lawmakers and urge better international efforts to release remaining captives, tells BBC of horrific abuse at hands of terrorists [Mother of Hamas hostage: War cabinet ‘delegitimizing’ Oct. 7 by not meeting families]( By Jessica Steinberg and ToI Staff [The deepening despair of the families of those still held hostage in Gaza]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [South Africa threatens citizens fighting in IDF with arrest if they return home]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Military says it is working on solutions to risks faced by soldiers when traveling overseas, amid broader concerns for Israelis visiting countries hostile to the offensive in Gaza Top Ops Giada Condello [If this is what feminism has become, then I’m out]( Just days after the UN confirmed sexual violence toward the hostages, protesters acted as if the report had never been published Nadav Tamir [Why Biden’s shift on Netanyahu matters]( This profoundly pro-Israel president has showed ironclad support for Israel’s security twinned with genuine regard for Palestinian lives [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( Analysis Sam Sokol [‘A statesmanlike right’: Why Gideon Sa’ar has decamped Gantz’s National Unity party]( Disagreements over the conduct of the war and desire to position himself as a liberal-right alternative to PM once the war is over drove New Hope party leader’s decision to exit [Polls show slow start for solo Sa’ar, dramatic impact for Bennett and Cohen parties]( By ToI Staff [Gazans reportedly charged exorbitant sums by Egyptian company to leave Strip]( By Gianluca Pacchiani Fees levied to go through Rafah said to reach $10,000, making exit impossible for most Gazans; many resort to crowdfunding, while some relatives of Hamas members have already fled [US held indirect talks with Iran to rein in Houthi Red Sea attacks — report]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Washington also brought up nuclear concerns during negotiations in Oman in January; February round postponed due to Gaza ceasefire efforts [Survey: Israelis have little faith in political institutions after Oct. 7, do trust IDF]( By Sam Sokol Only 23% of Jews and 19% of Arabs trust the government, according to the 2023 Israel Democracy Institute annual survey, but Arab Israelis exhibit increasing faith in police, army [Following rancorous debate, Knesset passes amended wartime budget]( By Sam Sokol [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Amid high demand, medical cannabis experts hail ‘game-changing’ relaxation of rules]( By Gavriel Fiske Estimates see upcoming Health Ministry policy changes combined with war-related PTSD cases driving a 70 percent growth in registered patients [After drawing protests in other cities, expo on Israeli real estate nixed in Brooklyn]( By Luke Tress Event canceled over ‘serious’ security concerns on last leg of tour, says organizer; gatherings in Teaneck, Montreal, Toronto drew criticism and protests but were not scrapped [80 bands pull out of South by Southwest in protest of Austin festival’s Israel ties]( By Andrew Lapin [Hundreds block San Francisco airport terminal calling for permanent Gaza ceasefire]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Showing support for Israel, American Christians volunteer for war effort]( By AP and ToI Staff In the US, standing for the Jewish state has become a top priority for evangelicals during a presidential election year [The daily edition] The Daily Briefing A 15-minute update on what’s happening in Israel and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday [apple podcasts]( [spotify podcasts]( [google podcasts]( More Headlines [Surgeons in Ashdod remove remnants of twin from 12-year-old girl’s swollen abdomen]( By Renee Ghert-Zand [US to impose new sanctions on 2 West Bank outposts, 3 ‘extremist’ settlers – report]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Ryanair suspends Israel flights again, blaming wartime closure of low-cost terminal]( By Sharon Wrobel [Top French university rocked by domestic violence scandal, antisemitism allegations]( By Jurgen HECKER [Technological edge / High school engineering students create devices for war effort]( By Gavriel Fiske [Rocket-damaged Sderot train station to reopen for first time since May]( By ToI Staff [UK Tories say top donor made racist remark about MP who said Jews don’t face racism]( By Jill Lawless [US House passes bill that could lead to TikTok ban, citing security concerns over app]( By Agencies [UN: Reporter killed by IDF tank in Lebanon on Oct. 13 was ‘clearly identifiable’]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Eurovision sign in Swedish host city of Malmo vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti]( By ToI Staff [Italy refuses to deport Palestinian suspect to Israel, fearing ‘degrading treatment’]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [High Court gives Kisch, government a week to respond to Israel Prize allegations]( By Jeremy Sharon [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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