French FM Jean-Noel Barrot condemns Hamas hostage videos as “despicable” and calls for the group’s disarmament. His remarks come as backlash grows over President Macron’s announcement that France will recognize a Palestinian state in September.

Head of the Gaza Coast Regional Council and former MK Tzvi Hendel still feels the pain of betrayal by late Ariel Sharon and remains optimistic that Jews will return to live in Gush Katif.

<p>Opposition leader Yair Lapid is calling for an end to the war and the immediate return of the hostages.</p><p>"There has always been one essential condition for Israel’s wars: a majority," Lapid stated. "The State of Israel cannot conduct a war if the majority of the public does not stand behind it, does not believe in its objectives, and does not trust its leadership."</p><p>He added, "None of these conditions are currently met. It is time to end the war and bring the hostages home."</p>

Thousands ascend to pray; Jews allowed to sing, prostrate under new policy hailed as historic change in worship rights at Judaism’s holiest site.

<p>The father of Israeli hostage Evyatar David spoke this morning with Asaf Liberman on Kan News, expressing support for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s efforts to secure the hostages’ release.</p><p>"I respect him very much. We need to let the Prime Minister do his job and not interfere," he said. "I see that the judicial system is interfering with his work. Now is not the time — it’s getting in the way of bringing my son home."</p>

As if there is any connection. But not only do we feed them, we fatten them…Opinion.

President Trump reaffirms US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, calling Rabat’s autonomy plan the only viable solution to the conflict.

<p>Ili David, brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, spoke this morning on Kan Reshet Bet about the video released by the Hamas terror organization showing his brother.</p><p>"I can’t watch this video because I will fall apart into pieces. I can’t allow myself to see Evyatar like this because I need to stay focused and fight for him," Ili said, adding, "I understand the immediate life-threatening danger he’s in. We know it’s a matter of days if he doesn’t receive medical treatment and food. I see my parents falling apart before my eyes. I have to stay strong for them and support them, so I just can’t watch this video right now. The fact that they deliberately starved him for months — it’s unimaginable."</p>