Lapid urges Herzog to head judicial reform panel * Standing by Deri, PM derides idea he’s out to end democracy * US, Israel drill in message to Iran * Whispered in Gaza 2

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, January 23, 2023 [Lapid: President considering my idea to set up panel for ‘balanced’ judicial reform]( By TOI staff Herzog confirms interaction ‘with all relevant actors’ in bid to avert ‘historic constitutional crisis’ over coalition’s overhaul plan; Gantz says mass protests having an impact [Ex-justice minister Friedmann moots compromise for reforming judiciary, Knesset]( By Michael Bachner [Coalition heads join Shas meeting in support of Deri; PM vows to ‘fix’ dismissal]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn and TOI staff Netanyahu once again lashes High Court ruling against fired minister, defends judicial shake-up: ‘We haven’t come to end democracy, we’ve come to save democracy’ [Report: Full judicial overhaul plan includes Basic Law shake-up, splitting AG’s role]( By Michael Bachner Live Updates [LIVE: US, Israel begin ‘large-scale’ military drills in apparent message to Iran]( By TOI staff Exercise, dubbed Juniper Oak 2023, involves over 140 aircraft, 12 naval vessels, and artillery systems from both nations drilling in Israel and Eastern Mediterranean [Report: PM told US national security adviser judicial overhaul will be softened]( By TOI staff Israeli TV says Netanyahu was warned sweeping reforms could jeopardize US support, responded that he seeks broad consensus, changes ‘will not pass as currently presented’ [Top Bank of Israel official quits, says he can’t remain ‘while democracy in danger’]( By TOI staff [Ex-Bank of Israel chiefs warn judicial overhaul ‘could deal severe blow’ to economy]( By TOI staff and Sharon Wrobel [Hezbollah erects new watchtowers on Lebanon border as IDF builds defensive wall]( By Emanuel Fabian Reports of 18-meter tall observation post come as UN peacekeeping force breaks up another tense standoff between Israeli and Lebanese soldiers on border Interview Emanuel Fabian [Former defense legal adviser warns against planned government moves in West Bank]( Ahaz Ben-Ari says the role carved out for Smotrich in the Defense Ministry may harm security, and Ben Gvir’s proposed immunity for soldiers could cause international legal trouble [Israeli envoy in Canada to step down, citing ‘different policy’ of new government]( By TOI staff [Some diplomacy with Kyiv; fusing insects with robots]( [listen to the podcast]( Top Ops Donniel Hartman [The path forward for liberal Zionism]( This government can’t be changed, but the foundations can be laid for a broad, new social coalition with a different vision for Israel Amichai Cohen [Palestinians are playing the long game on world stage – Israel could lose]( The coalition’s aim to apply sovereignty in the territories and soften the Supreme Court may harm Israel’s global standing [Culture minister aims to nix Shabbat events set up by predecessor; PM shuts him down]( By TOI staff Zohar targets initiative offering municipalities subsidized weekend events; Netanyahu intervenes, concluding ministry will continue funding but won’t initiate new Shabbat events [Ex-top journalist’s 1st bill as Likud MK would ban airing recordings without consent]( By Michael Bachner Whispered in Gaza, Part 2 [‘Whispered in Gaza, Part 2’: When residents of the Strip tried to challenge Hamas]( By Center for Peace Communications and Times of Israel The second installment of an extraordinary three-part series of animated video interviews in which ordinary, courageous Gazans tell their own harrowing stories [Likud MKs call on government to evacuate Bedouin village Khan al-Ahmar immediately]( By Jeremy Sharon Edelstein and Danon visit contentious Palestinian hamlet, as coalition tensions simmer over evacuation of illegal Israeli outpost in northern West Bank [KKL-JNF to move ahead with flashpoint tree planting in Negev]( By TOI staff [Illegal West Bank outpost evacuated for second time as coalition tensions persist]( By Jeremy Sharon [EU backs down from adding Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to terror listing]( By AP and TOI staff Foreign policy chief Borrell says move can only be made if a member country first passes a ruling condemning IRGC for terrorist acts [Iran arrests three female journalists amid protests — reports]( By AFP [US citizen detained in Iran ends hunger strike after seven days]( By AFP ToI podcast TOI staff [Daily Briefing Jan. 23: Some diplomacy with Kyiv; fusing insects with robots]( Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discusses Ukraine relations and a US official’s visit, as science writer Nathan Jeffay looks at robots with senses and medical clown research [Poland to ask Germany for go-ahead to send tanks to Ukraine]( By AP [Russia expels Estonia ambassador amid ‘destroyed’ relations over Ukraine invasion]( By AP [IDF opens probe after troops found to unnecessarily kill Palestinian at checkpoint]( By TOI staff Brigade commander determines that altercation outside central West Bank village should not have ended in 45-year-old’s death, leading military police to launch investigation [Troops come under gunfire in Jenin, Nablus; 14 suspects arrested — IDF]( By Emanuel Fabian [Public health system strikes in protest of violence against medical staff]( By TOI staff Hospitals, clinics and HMOs operate on weekend schedule with reduced services for 24 hours as union demands measures to keep health care workers safe from assault [Health Ministry chief: Strike over violence against medical staff will harm patients]( By TOI staff [Cabinet expands state-subsidized health benefits, okays ministry chiefs]( By Tobias Siegal [CRM]( [First Palestinian woman ordained as pastor at Lutheran church in Jerusalem]( By AP Sally Azar, who will be one of five ordained women in the Middle East, to head English-speaking congregation at the Church of the Redeemer [Jordanian court orders Israel to pay $500,000 to man hurt in 2017 embassy shooting]( By TOI staff Maher Ibrahim lost his job after he was seriously hurt by Israeli embassy guard’s gunfire, in incident that killed 2 people and strained ties More Headlines [Cops say they solved murder of Petah Tikva man stabbed 70 times]( By Tobias Siegal [PMO reportedly revives plan for ‘Israeli White House,’ but at a steep cost]( By TOI staff [In prison interview, Maxwell claims photo of Prince Andrew with abuse accuser fake]( By AFP [Israeli startup raises NIS 40m to bid in ‘smart road’ electric tender in Sweden]( By Sharon Wrobel [Trump’s MAGA forces threaten to upend vote for RNC chair]( By Steve Peoples [US army says its forces captured three Islamic State members in Syria raid]( By AFP [Police: Suspect who shot 10 dead at California dance club killed self after fleeing]( By ANDREW DALTON and JAE C. HONG [Court extends custody of 4 suspects for trying to smuggle drugs worth millions]( By 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? [Subscribe here]( [Unsubscribe]( from this List © 2023 The Times Of Israel, All Rights Reserved