■ ISRAEL: The Knesset voted to affirm its opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state. The proposal garnered support from 68 MKs, including from Benny Gantz's centrist National Unity Party. Nine MKs from Arab parties opposed it, while the Labor Party did not attend.
■ GAZA: The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Anas Murad, the head of Islamic Jihad's naval force in Gaza City, and another Hamas member whom the IDF said participated in the October 7 attack. The IDF said a soldier was moderately wounded during the army's efforts to secure the passage of aid trucks in the area of Gaza's humanitarian corridor.
Netanyahu said he will not approve a decision by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to establish a field hospital in Israel to treat children from Gaza.
Far-right Minister Ben-Gvir reportedly said in a cabinet meeting that "making a reckless deal now would not only endanger Israel, but would be a slap in the face of Trump, and a win for Biden."
The parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra told the Republican National Convention on Wednesday that Hamas' October 7 attack was "not merely an attack on Israel – it was and remains an attack on Americans." They asked: "Where is the outrage?"
■ ICJ: The International Court of Justice is set to announce its decision on Friday regarding the legality of Israel's occupation over the West Bank. Senior Israeli officials said they believe the ICJ will rule that Israel is permanently occupying the West Bank in violation of international law.
Israel News, Thursday, 18.07.2024View in browser
