Gantz to PM: Save the hostages now * Horovitz op-ed: Under Netanyahu, Israel is in existential danger * US charges Sinwar * Lithuania’s forgotten Shoah massacre

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Presented by [Ishay Ribo at MSG]( [Rebutting Netanyahu, Gantz says Israel’s priority must be hostages, not Philadelphi]( By Lazar Berman Arguing that PM cares primarily about political survival, former war cabinet members Gantz and Eisenkot call for focus to shift to north and Iran, and for elections [PM said to tell IDF to prepare for possibility of taking over aid distribution in Gaza]( By ToI Staff [Smotrich presents 2025 budget plan, saying war is costing economy as much as NIS 250b]( By Sharon Wrobel [Israel assured Qatar IDF would fully pull out of Philadelphi in ceasefire’s 2nd phase]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff Pledge came hours before PM vowed military will stay on Gaza-Egypt border indefinitely; Barnea said to have told mediators of willingness to withdraw, subject to parameters set by Israel [US: Israel agreed to withdraw from parts of Philadelphi as part of hostage deal]( By Jacob Magid Op-ed: Day 334 of the war David Horovitz [Under Netanyahu, Israel is in existential danger]( Facing a genocidal Iranian regime and its proxies, Netanyahu’s new obsesssion with the Philadelphi Corridor risks the lives of the hostages and, ultimately, the future of our country from our sponsor [Ishay Ribo live at Madison Square Garden]( Get ready for an unforgettable night as Ishay Ribo, Idan Raichel & Eviatar Banai takes the stage for a spectacular concert in New York. 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Buy your tickets here [US announces charges against Sinwar, 5 more Hamas chiefs day after Goldberg-Polin burial]( By Agencies and Jacob Magid Impact of criminal case may be mostly symbolic since terror chief on run and Haniyeh, Deif and Issa dead, but naming Mashaal suggests US may plan to pressure Qatar to hand him over [Report: IDF to warn government any expansion of Gaza military op risks hostages’ lives]( By ToI Staff [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( Live updates [LIVE: Top Netanyahu aide leaves door open to second-phase IDF withdrawal from Philadelphi]( By Jacob Magid Lapid warns ‘forever war’ will continue as long as government in power * Ben Gvir working to end Israel’s involvement in talks * IDF shoots, wounds suspect on Syrian border [Hezbollah pounds Galilee with over 70 rockets, causing heavy damage but no injuries]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Home in Kiryat Shmona takes direct hit, with owner saying his parents’ home was hit when he was a kid; firefighters tackle blazes sparked by rockets [IDF Home Front Command revamps TV alert system with ‘clearer’ visuals]( By Emanuel Fabian [Newly revealed document shows PM made major changes to US-backed hostage deal outline]( By Shira Silkoff Copy of proposal submitted on July 27 shows Netanyahu required ongoing IDF presence on Philadelphi route, made changes regarding Rafah Crossing plans and more [UN Security Council to discuss Gaza hostages after 6 captives ‘summarily executed’]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Top Ops Tzippy Levy [I feel them closer when I run]( I want the freedom I take for granted when I run for those who are trapped in small dark places and may never run again Adrian Daniels [Even if Bibi’s right, the country can’t trust him]( Netanyahu’s most recent effort to divide the country with suspicion and keep himself in power ignores a cardinal rule of Israel: No soldiers left behind [Emhoff ‘gutted’ over Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s killing, hails hostage’s parents’ strength]( By Jacob Magid and Agencies US second gentleman says American-Israeli’s death ‘feels personal’ to him and VP Harris, vows administration ‘working around the clock’ for a hostage-ceasefire deal [Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s favorite soccer team mourns death of ‘our friend in the stands’]( By jacob gurvis [Public broadcaster to launch Oct. 7 digital museum in English as well as Hebrew]( By Jessica Steinberg [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( Inside Story [New research uncovers how Lithuania’s largest Holocaust massacre was mostly forgotten]( By Matt Lebovic Chris Heath’s ‘No Road Leading Back’ pieces together the Ponar massacre in detective-like fashion, including a daring escape of 40 prisoners through a secret tunnel in 1944 [‘Mr. Abandonment’: Hostage families rage against PM at Tel Aviv protest]( By ToI Staff and Noam Lehmann Thousands gather up and down the country for the third consecutive day of demonstrations; at least two arrested in Tel Aviv as bonfires lit in the middle of the road [Shas said pushing PM to bring opposition parties into coalition, weaken Ben Gvir]( By Sam Sokol [Report lays bare Hamas’s fear campaign to silence mentions of its Gaza combat fatalities]( By ToI Staff Terror group obfuscates information about slain operatives, knowing that by focusing only on civilians, it can ensure the world’s support as it fights against Israel [US said to have warned UK its weapons restrictions to Israel may impact hostage talks]( By ToI Staff ToI podcast [Daily Briefing Sept. 4: Day 334 – School year starts in Sderot under shadow of war]( By ToI Staff Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses IDF operation in West Bank, Hamas commander killed in Gaza; correspondent Sue Surkes reports from near the Gaza border [Settlers charged with terrorism, racially motivated assault for attack on Arab women]( By Jeremy Sharon Four Arab-Israeli women and a two year old were severely assaulted after mistakenly entering illegal West Bank outpost Givat Ronen, left with broken bones and psychological trauma [Swimmer Ami Dadaon clinches another Paralympic gold as Israeli medal haul rises to 7]( By Amy Spiro Athlete emotionally shouts along to anthem ‘with everything I had’; goalball team beats Canada to get spot in semifinal; tennis player Guy Sasson sent to bronze medal match after loss [Jewish track and field star Ezra Frech grabs two golds for US Paralympic team]( By jacob gurvis [Columbia students return to campus as anti-Israel activists vow to restart protests]( By Jake Offenhartz Graduate student Mahmoud Khalil says ‘the limit is the sky’ for student resistance, as classes resume following resignation of president, antisemitism report, new protest guidelines [U of Maryland reverses decision to allow pro-Palestinian groups to hold event on Oct. 7]( By Andrew Lapin [Day 334 – School year starts in Sderot under shadow of war]( [listen to the podcast]( [Baking matzah and defying blackouts, Dnipro’s Jews press on despite Ukraine war]( By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ Less than 125 miles from the front line in the ongoing battle after Russia’s invasion, operations in the Jewish community continue, providing needed support in harrowing times More Headlines [Buchenwald memorial chief ‘upset and depressed’ over election win by far-right AfD]( By Clement Kasser [Director Amos Gitai pushes back against boycott call of ‘Why War’ film at Venice fest]( By Jessica Steinberg [Egypt’s Sissi heads to Turkey for 1st presidential visit in 12 years amid warming ties]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Salvagers abandon effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea attacked by Houthis]( By Jon Gambrell [Texas grand jury indicts woman in attempted drowning of Palestinian-American girl]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Kuleba resigns ahead of expected cabinet shuffle]( By LLIA NOVIKOV and Emma Burrows [Kremlin says West’s agenda spurring changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine]( By Reuters [Muted / Ophir Awards will change tone, following deaths of six hostages]( By Jessica Steinberg [The daily edition]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? 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