Defeatist propagandists among us are trying to convince the Israeli public to stop the war and sign a deal. As a public service, we present Hamas' demands in the latest negotiations. The Seventh Day of Passover marks the splitting of the sea and the ultimate defeat of the enemy. We learn from our ancestors.
The Saudi crown prince and the US president are expected to reach agreements on issues critical to Israel – including nuclear cooperation. According to American and Saudi sources, Jerusalem will not be a party to the agreements.
Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says Israel’s offer "does not bring about an end to the war or a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip". Hamas is demanding a "comprehensive package" that would include the release of hostages in exchange for prisoners and "a complete cessation of hostilities".
Senior Israeli officials claim that the The New York Times report about the thwarting of an Israeli Air Force strike in Iran was inaccurate, and that the leak originated in the US administration, not in Jerusalem.
Israel assesses the leak to The New York Times caused significant damage to Israeli diplomatic efforts against Iran. It remains unclear whether the prime minister still has the means to persuade the administration to back a military option against the Islamic Republic.
