Mada Distributes Hundreds of Yom Tov Meals

Asked about civilian casualties in Israeli attacks in Gaza, the Ambassador stressed, “We mourn the loss of lives of civilians and children on both sides. What is happening in Gaza is a tragedy, but who is responsible for that tragedy? It’s only Hamas because Hamas is committing a dual war crime • Full Story

Just after midnight on Friday morning, Israel announced that “air and ground forces from the IDF are now attacking in Gaza. More details to follow.” The military columnists in Israel understood that this meant the armored corps and artillery deployed near Gaza will attack, but the unclear notice led foreign reporters to report the beginning of a ground operation in Gaza • Full Story

IDF aerial and ground forces attacked targets in Gaza on Thursday night. The IDF is increasing its fire on terrorist targets by using both aircraft combined with artillery fire • Full Story

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett surrendered to pressure from the Right to not form a government with Ra’am (United Arab List) head Mansour Abbas on Thursday, telling Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid the idea was off the table • Full Story