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“Israel is a democratic state, but it is not naive,” said the legislation’s sponsor, MK Michel Buskila of the New Hope Party.
“We are unable to comment on the potential motive,” said a police spokeswoman.
“The new team changed the dynamic and led negotiations instead of concessions,” said an official from the PMO following Netanyahu’s change-up of the team leading ceasefire talks in Qatar.
“I wish I could sit with the women Hamas silenced on Oct. 7 and tell them: Your last moments will not define you,” said Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women.
In addition, the remains of four hostages murdered in Hamas captivity will be handed over to Israel on Thursday.
“This month, exactly 86 years ago, the ‘Central Bureau for Jewish Emigration’ was established in Berlin with the aim of encouraging voluntary emigration of German Jews,” Ofer Cassif tweeted.
Jerusalem’s top diplomat said he highlighted “the potential threat of ISIS in Syria” to the delegation.
The low temperatures, predicted “at a high level of certainty,” may bring snow to Jerusalem and Samaria.
“I expect from Eyal Zamir, during his service, and perhaps very soon, that we will see ... major achievements, which will change not only the status of Israel but the face of the entire Middle East,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The ceasefire deal includes the release of “terror experts” who “killed hundreds of Israelis and wounded thousands,” the Cabinet minister said.
Israel published their names after receiving a list through mediators Qatar and Egypt, and after getting consent from their families.
Amir Ohana told visiting European Parliament President Roberta Metsola that only Trump’s plan for Gaza offers a path forward.