Israel Aims To Turn Its Attention North; U.S. Urges Concessions Re Philadelphi

Top stories: 1) The United States urges Israel to show more flexibility to accommodate Hamas demands for a hostage release deal, in exchange for far-reaching Israeli concessions, to include a temporary ceasefire. 2) Hezbollah steps up its hostilities against Israel by deliberately launching dozens of projectiles toward civilian communities. 3) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel is ready to face any threat – both near and far.