World Cup: PA’s Abbas thanks Qatar for boost * Israeli-Argentinians celebrate * Mixed reception for Messi’s Arab robe * Under dark skies, Jews in Kyiv light huge menorah

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, December 19, 2022 Presented by [ChaiFlicks]( Live updates [LIVE: 25th Knesset passes its first law, making it harder for MKs to leave their factions]( By TOI staff Incoming coalition’s bill removes a provision that enabled 4 MKs to split off without suffering severe political sanctions; now a full third of a faction is required Photo Essay [Israeli soccer fans rejoice over long-awaited World Cup win for Messi, Argentina]( By TOI staff and Agencies Fans wave flags, blue-and-white Argentine shirts to celebrate stunning victory over France in unforgettable finale game [Messi leads Argentina to win over France on penalties in stunning World Cup final]( By Agencies [Israeli diplomats at Qatar World Cup handled just 1 brief arrest, 9 minor incidents]( By Lazar Berman [Abbas thanks Qatar for using World Cup to push Palestinian cause]( By TOI staff Palestinian Authority president praises Doha for ‘unprecedented’ show of support at close of soccer tournament that saw Palestinian flag featured prominently on world stage [Messi’s black Qatari robe at World Cup trophy lift draws mixed reactions from fans]( By TOI staff and Agencies [Qatar’s migrant workers wary of rights after World Cup soccer tournament ends]( By AFP from our sponsor [Stream the best Israeli TV shows on ChaiFlicks]( Stream the best Israeli TV shows with English subtitles on ChaiFlicks — now only $36 for a year with special holiday discount code ‘HANUKKAH36’. [Deputy AG: Despite amendments, Ben Gvir’s policing bill grants unbalanced powers]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn New draft of legislation to advance to Knesset vote, but still makes police force subordinate to government, and police commissioner subordinate to national security minister [Netanyahu seeking to discuss legal reforms with Supreme Court chief Hayut – report]( By TOI staff [Legislative blitz set to ramp up as jammed bills keep Netanyahu government at bay]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn [Ukraine Jews mark Festival of Lights as Kyiv’s skies darkened by Russian strikes]( By AP Dozens gather at square in capital for Hanukkah, where local Jewish leaders light what is said to be Europe’s tallest menorah, in defiant message 10 months into punishing war [Iranian-made drones target Kyiv in early morning attack, say Ukrainian authorities]( By AP Top Ops Avi Dabush [We’ll have to define our own Jewish and Zionist identity]( Right-wing Jewish supremacists must not be allowed to distort Torah teachings and crush foundations for long-term prosperity in this Land we hold dear Tuvia Book [So, you think you know what happened on Hanukkah]( Was it a military victory? A miracle of long-lasting oil? Or is it the ’Sukkot of winter’? Depends on which of the four major sources you consult. [Hanukkah ‘miracle’ at World Cup; hands off the Law of Return]( [listen to the podcast]( [Netanyahu accuses NY Times of ‘demonizing Israel for decades’]( By TOI staff Likud chief brushes off editorial warning of threats to Israeli democracy, says publication is ‘shamefully’ calling to undermine presumed incoming far-right, religious coalition [US backs probe into ‘accident’ after Palestinian brothers killed by Israeli driver]( By Jacob Magid and Emanuel Fabian [Mellanox founder says investors are raising questions about incoming government]( By Sharon Wrobel Eyal Waldman is one of the signatories on a letter warning Netanyahu that his coalition bloc’s legislative actions are set to harm economy, tech industry [In Hanukkah message to world Jewry, Herzog welcomes ‘tough questions’ about election]( By Amy Spiro [Times of Israel announces partnership with podcast Israel Story]( By TOI staff Most popular narrative podcast on Israel will be featured and distributed alongside ToI podcasts [Menorah from iconic photo with Nazi flag to be lit at Berlin Hanukkah ceremony]( By Michael Horovitz Candle-lighting event will be held with photographer’s grandchildren and German president on second night of holiday, 90 years after family fled looming genocide [Turkey’s Erdogan, India’s Modi and Ukraine’s Zelensky send Hanukkah greetings]( By TOI staff [Clip shows moment burning dumpster pushed by ultra-Orthodox rioters hits J’lem woman]( By TOI staff 40-year-old mother of 10 still hospitalized in serious condition; police issue gag order on investigation into incident; nephew blames ‘anarchists’ dressed as Haredim Archaelogy [Children out for a stroll in north discover 2,000-year-old lamp in the ground]( By TOI staff [At mass funeral, furious Gazans blame Hamas for drowning of migrants]( By WAFAA SHURAFA and Fares Akram Mother of Palestinian who died at sea trying to reach Europe slams terror group’s leaders for living luxuriously while youth make risky journey to flee hardship in Strip [7 Jewish highlights from the new Museum of Broadway]( By Andrew Silow-Carroll In a three-story tribute to the Theater District located in its heart, the majority of featured musicals and plays bear the mark of the Tribe, from Tony Kushner to Stephen Sondheim [Palestinian man gets life plus 32 years in prison for role in deadly 2016 attack]( By Emanuel Fabian Bilal Abu Zeid convicted of supplying weapon and driving West Bank terrorists who killed Border Police officer Hadar Cohen at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem [Shots fired at bus of settlers in northern West Bank; no injuries]( By Emanuel Fabian [IDF issues demolition order for home of terrorist who killed Israeli man near Hebron]( By Emanuel Fabian [CRM]( [Twitter users vote to oust Musk as CEO; he’d promised to ‘abide by results’]( By Matt O'Brien 17.5 million users respond to poll on social media platform, with more than 57% saying the controversial billionaire should step down [Twitter announces ban on users promoting rival social media platforms]( By AFP [Elon Musk polls Twitter users about whether he should step down]( By Matt O'Brien More Headlines [Shootout in Jordan kills 3 officers and key suspect in slaying of senior commander]( By AP [6 indicted over Kiryat Ata killing of mistakenly identified young father]( By TOI staff [Egypt says it found large natural gas deposit in eastern Mediterranean]( By TOI staff [Churches urged to act against antisemitism, including by scrutinizing own practices]( By Asaf Elia-Shalev [4 Revolutionary Guard troops killed in restive southeast, Iranian state media says]( By AFP [Iran says it will launch two satellites into space in coming months]( By AFP [Tunisia’s opposition urges strongman president to quit after election snub]( By Kaouther Larbi and Francoise Kadri [Winning Bigly / Trump’s $99 NFTs of himself in different guises sell out]( By AFP and TOI staff [Body of Irish UNIFIL soldier killed by gunfire in south Lebanon returned home]( By AFP and TOI staff [Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching his daughter at Miami home]( By AP and TOI staff [The daily edition]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? 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