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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 237?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 30, 2024 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 30, 2024
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

US urges Israel allow more humanitarian aid access to Gaza amid Rafah operation

US urges Israel to increase Gaza aid access due to Rafah operation hampering deliveries. Some diplomatic efforts are underway with the Pentagon emphasizing that air operation differ from ground.

By HANNAH SARISOHN
 A truck carries humanitarian aid across Trident Pier, a temporary pier to deliver aid, off the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Gaza coast, May 19, 2024.  (photo credit: VIA REUTERS)
A truck carries humanitarian aid across Trident Pier, a temporary pier to deliver aid, off the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Gaza coast, May 19, 2024.
(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)

Israel's Rafah operation is hindering US military airdrops and limiting truck access for aid deliveries, the US argued. The UN reported a two-thirds decrease in aid entering Gaza since the operation began due to movement restrictions and airstrikes.

The Biden administration emphasized land routes for aid delivery and urged Israel to allow more access points. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed the importance of sustaining aid flow with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

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Hostage talks revival appears to hit a dead end

News that Hamas was standing its ground came as the war cabinet and security cabinet met to discuss efforts to release the remaining 125 hostages.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
 Hamas in Rafah Street (photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)
Hamas in Rafah Street
(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)

The Hamas terrorist group released an announcement stating that it only be willing to continue negotiations if the war in Gaza stops, claiming current negotiations are a cover for Israeli aggression.

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Behind enemy lines: How IDF destroyed Gaza tunnels that held hostage bodies

Seven hostages were rescued from the now-destroyed tunnel, including Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Attached is a video of the Commanding Officer of the 98th Division, BG Dan Goldfus, in the tunnel where the bodies of the hostages were found on the 16th of May 2024. (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Read about the joint operation and intelligence cooperation between the IDF and Shin Bet (ISA) that led to the recovery of seven hostage bodies, and the destruction of the tunnels that held them.

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Hamas unwilling to continue negotiations unless war stops - report

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
  (photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)
(photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)

The Hamas terrorist group released an announcement stating that it only be willing to continue negotiations if the war in Gaza stops, claiming current negotiations are a cover for Israeli aggression.

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Hostage's father brings aid to Kerem Shalom for captive son's birthday

Attempting to bring basic necessities to his son, Mor's father, Zvika Mor, explained, " If humanitarian aid is being delivered from here, there is nothing more humanitarian than doing this."

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Israeli hostage Eitan Mor's family at the Kerem Shalom Crossing on his birthday, in attempt to have aid brought over to him. (photo credit: TIKVA FORUM)
Israeli hostage Eitan Mor's family at the Kerem Shalom Crossing on his birthday, in attempt to have aid brought over to him.
(photo credit: TIKVA FORUM)

Israeli hostage Eitan Mor's family arrived at the Kerem Shalom crossing on his birthday in an urgent plea to the drivers entering humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip to deliver him aid as well. The family, friends, and supporters also sang happy birthday and held a small ceremony for him at the crossing.

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Pence to 'Post': The US must give Israel full support until Hamas is destroyed

Pence has maintained a strong relationship with Israel both during his tenure as vice president and afterward.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 FORMER US vice president Mike Pence speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kick-off,  in West Des Moines, in April. (photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
FORMER US vice president Mike Pence speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kick-off, in West Des Moines, in April.
(photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)

Former vice president Mike Pence  The Jerusalem Post about the bond between the US and Israel, and how the US has an obligation to support Israel until the end of the war.

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Former US-Israel Policy forum head's daughter backs anti-Zionist campus protests - report

The 33-year-old Gelman is listed on the fund's publicly available Form 990 for 2019 as the foundation's manager, contributing to it $1,300,000.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 A person stands watch at an entrance to the encampment on the university grounds as protests continue at Columbia University, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, US, April 25, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/DAVID 'DEE' DELGADO)
A person stands watch at an entrance to the encampment on the university grounds as protests continue at Columbia University, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, US, April 25, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/DAVID 'DEE' DELGADO)

Rachel Gelman, daughter of Susie Gelman, a former potential US Ambassador to Israel candidate, was revealed to be the head of a fund that is the main financial backer of numerous anti-Israel student groups that organize protests across the United States.

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'Born to be Free': Tens of thousands march in Jerusalem Pride, call for hostage deal

The march was being held under the title “Born to Be Free” in partnership with the families of hostages being held by Hamas.

By TZVI JOFFRE
 Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024.
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

The 22nd Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March included tens of thousands of people who took to the streets with banners begging the government for a hostage deal.

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad publish new video showing hostage Alexander Trupanov

This comes following a previous video published by the PIJ earlier this week.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Gaza hostage Alexander Trupanov in a video published by the PIJ, May 30, 2024. (photo credit: screenshot)
Gaza hostage Alexander Trupanov in a video published by the PIJ, May 30, 2024.
(photo credit: screenshot)

Palestinian Islamic Jihad published a follow-up video of Gaza hostage Alexander Trupanov, after publishing the first sign-of-life footage of him earlier this week. In the video, he calls for protesters to take to the streets and put pressure on the government.

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National Unity submits bill to dissolve Knesset, Likud fires back

Likud responded to the bill accusing Benny Gantz and National Unity of fostering division in the country.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 L-R: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Minister Benny Gantz (photo credit: FLASH90)
L-R: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Minister Benny Gantz
(photo credit: FLASH90)

National Unity MK has submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset. PM Netanyahu's Likud party responds, calling it a reward for terror.

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