Defense and Security
The visitors from 24 campuses toured the areas affected by Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacres and the northern border.
Israel’s conditions include Hamas disarming, the demilitarization of Gaza, Israeli control of the perimeter and a governing authority “that will live in peace with Israel.”
Explosions were reportedly heard near a power plant in Saana.
From protests at symbolic 6:29 a.m. to evening rallies in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square,” millions of Israelis are expected to participate in the largest coordinated demonstration since the war began.
The State Department did not say how many residents of the Strip were recently admitted to the United States.
“Calling yourself a political party does not provide you refuge from being a murderer,” Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said.
Cairo’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said the training has already begun.
“We are in a struggle for our existence, for the existence of Israel, the Torah of Israel, the Land of Israel and the State of Israel,” said the premier.
The Israeli Air Force has been providing support, striking terror targets in coordination with ground forces.
Families of hostages in Gaza said in a letter that the change will serve as a stark reminder of the “paramount duty” to return the captives home.
Democratic Majority for Israel said that it is “deeply troubled” that a “flawed, irresponsible resolution” was introduced at a meeting “that will further sow division within our party.”
The United Nations has yet to release data from this year’s ceasefire to indicate whether an abundance of aid disincentivizes looting.
