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.

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

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.

<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>

<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>

65-year-old likely drowned while hiking near Whistler; family to bury him in Canada, honoring his deep love for the country.

<p>The Government of the Republic of Paraguay issued a statement strongly repudiating the "disturbing images of Israeli hostages, broadcast by the terrorist group Hamas. It condemns the propagandistic use of the hostages and demands their immediate release."</p>

<p>National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is set to visit the Temple Mount this morning (Sunday), on the fast of Tisha B’Av. Alongside him, thousands of Jews are expected to visit and pray at the site throughout the morning and afternoon hours.</p>