Day: June 2, 2024

In protest against the draft law, dozens of extremist haredim blocked Highway 4 at the entrance to Bnei Brak; police arrest 4. Protest at Cinema City Jnct. in capital.

Netanyahu’s Aide Mocks Biden; Israel PM Makes Big Declaration After USA’s Gaza Ceasefire Pitch  Hindustan Times

US official: White House expects Israel to say ‘yes’ to deal outlined by Biden if Hamas does  The Times of Israel

Cairo sticks to refusal to reopen Rafah Crossing unless Israel withdraws from Gaza side – Egyptian TV  The Times of Israel

Netanyahu to address Congress  LiveNOW from FOX

Defense Minister Gallant shared that the government is currently advancing alternatives to Hamas, which coupled with military operations, would bring the achievement of the war goals.

The IDF appears to prepare for an inevitable escalation, while the Israeli government seems to believe that calm can be reached without demilitarization.

Gallant says Israel working on ‘a different government’ to replace Hamas in Gaza  The Times of Israel

Egyptian, US, and Israeli Officials Are Convening to Address Rafah Border Crisis  Lovin Cairo

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) June 2, 2024