Hamas
The Houthis fired a barrage at Eilat • The U.S. is considering striking the Iranian proxy in Yemen • Shipping firms leave Red Sea, Suez Canal.
Despite its public stance, the U.S. knows having the P.A. take over in Gaza is a non-starter, experts tell JNS.
Two more Israeli soldiers slain in Gaza • Netanyahu laments as a “terrible tragedy” the accidental killing of three Israeli hostages.
Inbar Haiman was captured by Hamas from the Nova music festival at Kibbutz Re’im on Oct. 7.
“During this very difficult time for the Jewish people, the annual StandWithUs gathering became more important than ever,” said Roz Rothstein, head of the nonprofit.
“This is an unbearable tragedy and all of Israel is grieving their loss this evening,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The official added that former Palestinian Authority security force members could help secure a post-Hamas Gaza, as Biden’s national security advisor visited the region.
The IDF announced three casualties—118 since the ground offensive began—and four seriously injured personnel.
“We welcome this significant step,” said Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security advisor. Avigdor Liberman called it “shameful” and a “moral, political and security bankruptcy.”
“Israel has nowhere near the capacity they need to deal with a major war with Hezbollah,” said Brad Bowman. “We have to sound the alarm so that the people that can actually do something about it can fix it.”
It is unclear how long the children will take to recover from their trauma, whether it will be months or even years.
“Palestinians’ voices and aspirations must be at the center of post-crisis governance in Gaza,” a U.S. government spokesperson told JNS.
