The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 754 - Faking 'discovery' of a body, depraved Hamas plays to type
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Oct 29, 2025 
David Horovitz, Editor at The Times of Israel, joins to discuss the complex dynamics of the ongoing conflict. He highlights Hamas's shocking tactic of faking the recovery of hostages, emphasizing the manipulation involved. The conversation turns to how Israel notified the U.S. before retaliating and the implications of a newly restored ceasefire. Horovitz also dives into the ongoing Haredi community's protests over military draft legislation, analyzing Netanyahu's political balancing act amid rising tensions.
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Hamas Faked Body Recovery
- Hamas staged a fake recovery of partial remains to manipulate perceptions and avoid returning promised bodies.
- David Horovitz calls this act depraved and evidence of Hamas's continuing bad faith in negotiations.
Netanyahu Told US After Ordering Strikes
- Israel informed the U.S. before carrying out retaliatory strikes but gave the order first.
- Horovitz sees this as a political middle ground between coordination and autonomy with Washington.
72-Hour Return Clause Was Key
- The Trump-brokered plan required Hamas to return deceased hostages or provide information within 72 hours.
- Israel says Hamas violated that timeline and used the issue to justify retaliation.