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Shirit Avitan Cohen

Israeli Diaspora Affairs minister Chikli tells Paris some planned protests “openly celebrate the massacre,” offering to share intelligence and urging tighter security at synagogues.
Despite what appears to be close coordination, there are concerns that cooperation between Israel and the U.S. needs to be strengthened.
New disclosures reveal Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir joined Netanyahu, the Mossad director and the Shin Bet chief on covert visits to Abu Dhabi during “Operation Roaring Lion.”
Protocol will follow model used in prior hostage returns • Officer quarters at Re’im military base being converted into reception areas for freed captives.
Flyers opposing Dana Erlich’s appearance read: “Zionists—not here, not anywhere! Cut all ties with Israel on the way to its dismantling.”
The head of the Ground Forces’ operational learning branch was called in for “clarification” after circulating a document in which he argued that the battle plan for Gaza City lacks the necessary components for victory.
The U.N. must concentrate on Hamas’ devastating war crimes and securing complete hostage release,” said Israel’s U.N. envoy Danny Danon.
“They play all sides, gaining from their roles as intermediaries. With Iran’s axis crumbling, Qatar and Turkey are moving into the vacuum.”
Netanyahu’s planned northern vacation and his son’s wedding also created a timeline that appeared incompatible with major military operations.
Radical activists on board the “Madleen” accuse Greece of spying for Israel with drones. Sources say vessel is to be stopped even before it reaches Israel’s territorial waters.
The IDF launched a pilot program for operating a central distribution center to supply civilians in the Strip.
Ofer Bronchtein has been spearheading the effort to convene a conference to bypass Israel and create a Palestinian state.