[Times of Israel](
[The daily edition]( Thursday, November 18, 2021 Presented by [American Friends of]( [Magen David Adom](
[Gantz’s house cleaner, an ex-bankrobber, accused of trying to spy on him for Iran](
By [Judah Ari Gross](
[With indictment filed, Shin Bet security service says Omri Goren spoke to an Iran-linked hacking group about giving them access to the defense minister’s computer](
[Amid ongoing cyberwar, Iran uses new tactic: Doxing Israeli foes](
By [Judah Ari Gross](
[Iran-backed hackers accused of targeting âbroad range of victimsâ in US](
By [Eric Tucker, Alan Suderman and Frank Bajak]( [Israeli couple arrive home after being held in Turkish prison as suspected spies](
By [Tal Schneider and TOI staff](
[Israel thanks President Erdogan for helping end saga of Natali and Mordy Oknin, arrested last week for photographing his Istanbul palace; couple thanks ‘entire nation of Israel’](
[Israelis freed from Turkish prison: ‘A Hanukkah miracle â we were jailed for 8 days’](
By [TOI staff](
[With couple freed, Erdogan tells Herzog Turkey-Israel ties key to regional security](
By [Lazar Berman](
Behind the scenes
[Media blackout and smokescreens: How Israel released a couple from Turkish detention](
By [Stuart Winer and TOI staff](
[Mordy and Natali Oknin’s family reportedly knew of the progress for many hours, but all involved kept silent; phone call by Natali to family was released publicly as diversion](
[Local arrest that was spiraling into crisis: Turkey’s detention, release of Israelis](
By [TOI staff](
[‘It’s tough but I’m strong’: Woman held in Turkey speaks with family for 1st time](
By [TOI staff]( from our sponsor
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[Israeli lab finds out why some germs dodge drugs, opening door to life-saving fix](
By [Nathan Jeffay](
[Bacteria are safe from antibiotics when theyâre in a chaotic state, says Hebrew University team, hoping drug-makers will respond with a new class of antibiotics](
[Beitar Jerusalem owner arrested for alleged massive crypto fraud, sex crimes](
By [TOI staff](
[Police say Moshe Hogeg and seven other suspects pocketed tens of millions of shekels in ‘systematic’ scam; Hogeg denies claims](
Live updates
[LIVE: Interior minister predicts Israelis may be able to visit US without visa in 2023](
By [TOI staff](
[After discussing matter with American homeland security secretary in Washington, Ayelet Shaked says ‘there are a few obstacles but we know how to overcome them’](
From the blogs
[Michael Oren](
[Why Israel may soon attack Iran](
[The worldâs largest state-sponsor of terror, sworn to destroy Israel, is approaching the nuclear threshold. Itâs not an existential threat for the US. It is for Israel.](
[US said to raise proposed interim deal with Iran in talks with Israel](
By [TOI staff](
[Suggestion from Americans aimed at buying time for nuclear negotiations; Israeli official opposed move, fearing it would become permanent, report says](
Top Ops
[Yonina Rubinstein](
[When kids don’t speak: Crucial advice from a sexuality educator](
[A message for parents following claims against renowned childrenâs book author Rabbi Chaim Walder: Talk to your kids. It can save their lives.](
[David M. Glickman](
[I love living Jews](
[I am worn down by the narrative of persecution — I want to learn the lessons of replanting seeds in new soil, of how to build and rebuild again and again]( [US envoy presses Abbas on human rights, prisoner payments during Ramallah meet](
By [Jacob Magid](
[PA president denounces Israeli decision to blacklist Palestinian human rights groups, thanks Linda Thomas-Greenfield for US condemnations of Israeli settlement approvals](
[Jewish Republicans lead efforts to head off reopening of US consulate in Jerusalem](
By [Ron Kampeas](
[Touring Israel, Miss Universe says pageant should not be politicized](
By [AP and TOI staff](
[‘When you are in there you forget about politics, about your religion,’ says reigning winner Andrea Meza of Mexico]( ToI podcast
[Daily Briefing Nov. 18 – Do Netanyahu’s alleged crimes compare with UK politicians’?](
By [TOI staff](
[Founding editor David Horovitz discusses Turkey’s release of Egged bus driver couple the Oknins, political sleaze in Israel vs the UK, and the return of touring musicians](
[After Likud complains, Lapidâs office says US lawmakers didnât ask to meet Netanyahu](
By [TOI staff](
[New Hope MK threatening to buck coalition if âcannabis committeeâ not formed](
By [Raoul Wootliff](
[Netflixâs âThe Clubâ offers a rare taboo-shattering portrait of Turkish Jews](
By [David I. Klein](
[New series gives a nuanced view of local Jewish life and customs, moving beyond the stereotypical and one-dimensional characters typical of the local industry]( [CRM]( [2 border cops stabbed in Jerusalemâs Old City; attacker shot dead](
By [TOI staff, Aaron Boxerman and Judah Ari Gross](
[Police say assailant was a 16-year-old Palestinian; one of the officers moderately hurt, the other lightly injured](
[Video shows IDF soldiers waking Palestinian kids to photograph them in dead of night](
By [TOI staff](
[Knesset votes to investigate death of settler teen in police chase last year](
By [TOI staff]( [UAE, Israel sign deal to jointly develop military, commercial autonomous vehicles](
By [Judah Ari Gross](
[The Emirates’ EDGE and Israel Aerospace Industries also agree to set up a joint maintenance center, in the latest round of defense contracts between the two countries](
[UAE crown prince said to visit Israeli pavilion at Dubai weapons show](
By [TOI staff](
[Herzog to meet with Boris Johnson, Jewish leaders in UK visit next week](
By [Lazar Berman]( [Rare 18th-century Esther scroll penned by teenage Italian girl unveiled in Jerusalem](
By [TOI staff](
[‘They shall praise her actions at the city gates’: Auction house says item written by 14-year-old Luna Amron sheds light on role of women in era’s Italian Jewish community](
[Cops find stolen Torah originally from Baghdad that alleged thief planned to sell](
By [TOI staff]( [Romania makes Holocaust education mandatory in all high schools](
By [MARCEL GASCÃN BARBERÃ](
[Law to come into effect in 2023; nationalist lawmaker says legislation is unnecessary, falsely claiming Romania hasnât seen a single ‘serious antisemitic case’ in 20 years](
[Vandals deface Holocaust memorial in northern Spain](
By [Orge Castellano](
[After outcry, Lithuanian city halts bike path construction near Holocaust mass grave](
By [Cnaan Liphshiz]( [CRM]( More Headlines
[Supreme Court orders delay in return of cable car crash survivor boy to Italy](
By [TOI staff](
[Pinched a pic / To tout Jewish-Muslim coexistence, Israel steals photo from US](
By [Judah Ari Gross](
[Infection rates rise slightly even as number of serious cases drops](
By [TOI staff](
[Education minister withholds Israel Prize from academic accused of backing boycott](
By [TOI staff](
[Anger as Kiryat Malachi rededicates Rabin Square for British philanthropist](
By [Stuart Winer](
[After sex abuse accusations, Haredi author Chaim Walder steps away from public life](
By [TOI staff](
[Major fire on Israel-Jordan border endangers gas pipeline](
By [TOI staff](
[Knesset speaker sets up Ethics Committee, orders opposition MKs to join](
By [Stuart Winer and TOI staff](
[Rag time / John Oliver celebrates â70s women’s labor jingle with deep Jewish roots](
By [Andrew Silow-Carroll](
[Chaotic TV / ‘Fauda,’ Israel’s favorite action drama series, films fourth season](
By [Jessica Steinberg](
[World premier / First look at Helen Mirren as Golda Meir in upcoming biopic](
By [TOI staff](
[Horned, spear-wielding ‘QAnon shaman’ sentenced to 41 months for Jan. 6 riot](
By [JACQUES BILLEAUD](
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