Defense and Security
The “flotilla, organized by Hamas, is intended to serve Hamas,” Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Oren Marmorstein added.
The secretary of state dismissed media reports that Washington had received a letter from Hamas requesting a 60-day ceasefire.
The Israeli premier saluted “the immense sacrifice and bravery of this generation.”
“It’s evident that Alon is losing vision in his right eye, and he appears thin and distressed,” said the captive’s parents, Kobi and Idit Ohel.
The slain soldier was identified as Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, 27.
Israel’s envoy to the United Nations said countries recognizing Palestinian statehood mistakenly believe that “taking a very nice picture” amounts to actually bringing change.
“In addition to doing very exquisite, kinetic strikes against the worst terrorist leaders, we must have a very aggressive counter-ideology campaign,” Sebastian Gorka told JNS.
Anticipating government recognition of “Palestine, 52 municipalities defied the prohibition, which the interior ministry said was for “neutrality.”
“It will only embolden the forces of darkness,” said the Israeli president.
Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon described the event as a “circus.”
“We will persevere with determination until we achieve all the war’s goals to secure our future in our wonderful land,” said the premier in a Rosh Hashana address.
London’s envoy assured Hamas that funding for Gaza projects would continue despite terrorist designation.
