AG tells PM he can’t deal with overhaul * Israel-Sudan to finalize ties * US Jewish leader: Divisiveness rending Israel * Open letter to US Jews * Women’s soccer shakeup

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, February 2, 2023 Presented by [SUNRISE Resort]( [AG: Netanyahu barred from dealing with judicial overhaul due to corruption trial]( By Jeremy Sharon Coalition heads denounce AG Baharav-Miara’s letter and say her position is ‘in total opposition to the unambiguous mandate the government received in the election’ [Senior lawyer tells conference he may take up arms if judicial changes materialize]( By Ash Obel [Economy minister: Judicial shakeup plan won’t affect investments]( By Sharon Wrobel Live updates [LIVE: Israeli delegation meets Sudanese leader in Khartoum amid normalization efforts]( By Amy Spiro Foreign Minister Eli Cohen slated to give airport press conference after return from ‘important diplomatic trip,’ as Arab news site reports finalization of deal is ‘very close’ Op-ed Matti Friedman, Yossi Klein Halevi and Daniel Gordis [An open letter to Israel’s friends in North America]( Diaspora Jews have both the right and the responsibility to speak out against a government that is undermining our society’s cohesion and its democratic ethos [169 liberal US Jewish leaders sign letter expressing concern over Israeli government]( By Jacob Magid from our sponsor [SUNRISE has outdone itself again with a new resort at Sharm El Sheikh]( Relax in luxury at the futuristic, family-friendly resort of White Hills, located at the world famous diving spot of Ras Nasrani. Interview Judah Ari Gross [US Jewish leader Daroff warns: ‘Crisis of divisiveness’ is tearing Israel apart]( Conference of Presidents head refrains from opining on judicial overhaul, but worries about how it’s perceived: Israel must ‘continue to be seen as beacon of freedom and democracy’ [With Europe seething at Iran, Netanyahu takes off for meeting with Macron]( By Lazar Berman PM’s first announced trip abroad since returning to power comes amid rising tensions with Palestinians, but Israel’s focus will be on threat from Tehran [Iran officially blames Israel for drone attack on defense site, vows to retaliate]( By TOI staff [Iran claims UN watchdog inspector made mistake in report on centrifuge change]( By AFP [Sudan said set to salvage elusive normalization with Israel]( By TOI staff Reports say Khartoum now ready to sign Abraham Accords pact agreed on two years ago but held up by instability and a coup in Muslim African nation [Netanyahu joins Chad’s president to open new embassy in Israel]( By Lazar Berman and TOI staff [Moscow warns Israel that supplying Ukraine with arms will ‘escalate’ conflict]( By AFP and TOI staff Inside story [End goals: The Jerusalem team trying to shake up how Israel treats women’s soccer]( By Amy Spiro In just its 3rd season on the field, Hapoel Jerusalem’s women’s club has made history with its speedy advance to the Premier League – with backing from the US government [Israel bombs Hamas sites in retaliatory Gaza strikes; rocket sirens sound in Sderot]( By Emanuel Fabian Army says facilities storing chemicals for missiles and for manufacturing weapons hit; small armed group claims second volley of rockets in response to sanctions against prisoners [Palestinians open fire at military post near Jenin; 17 suspects detained in raids]( By Emanuel Fabian [Rocket fired from Gaza at southern Israel, intercepted by Iron Dome]( By Emanuel Fabian [US pushing Abbas on plan to boost PA security presence in northern West Bank]( By Jacob Magid Proposal raised by Blinken would see creation of Palestinian SWAT teams to operate in Jenin and Nablus, where Israeli raids have been met with increasingly violent opposition [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Feb 2: As Blinken flies out of the region, IAF jets bomb Gaza]( By TOI staff [Abbas succession battle could ‘collapse’ Palestinian Authority, think tank says]( By Gareth Browne [Ben Gvir announces plan to streamline gun license applications after terror attacks]( By Emanuel Fabian National security minister says licensing department to get double the personnel and work longer hours, and security officers will no longer need to be interviewed [Shin Bet: Lebanese man tried to recruit Palestinians for terror via TikTok]( By Emanuel Fabian [Terror victim succumbs to injuries 8 months after Independence Day attack]( By TOI staff Top Ops Daniel Burston [Jewish students’ claims about Dr. Lara Sheehi are serious]( The psych professor, who has posted hateful rhetoric against Zionism and Israelis, should be suspended for now from teaching a required diversity course Yonatan Birnbaum [Talk to strangers]( The apps on our phones make us efficient and productive, but at what cost do we miss opportunities for human connection throughout the day? [‘We’re here to stay’: Settlers say over 500,000 Israelis now living in West Bank]( By AP and TOI staff Group predicts new government will launch massive settlement construction program, while Palestinians see another sign Israel has abandoned two-state solution [Government seeks extension on razing Bedouin hamlet despite far-right’s demands]( By Jeremy Sharon [Day after buying Haifa port, Indian tycoon Adani rocked by plunging stock price]( By AP and TOI staff No longer world’s third-richest man, beleaguered billionaire cancels planned share offering following short-seller report alleging massive levels of fraud [Government said set to freeze its efforts to close Kan public broadcaster]( By TOI staff Report says coalition putting aside plans in bid to limit distractions as it tries to push through its contentious judicial overhaul legislation [Likud MKs said to warn Netanyahu they will block bill restoring Deri to cabinet]( By TOI staff [CRM]( [US tourist arrested for vandalizing statue in Jerusalem Old City church]( By TOI staff Sculpture of Scourged Savior toppled in Church of Flagellation on Via Dolorosa Street; security guard wrestles man to floor; police checking if he has mental health issues [Jewish woman refuses to share hospital room with Arab woman, who agrees to move]( By Ash Obel [Nixing sugar tax, Israeli government dealt ‘grievous blow to health’ – world experts]( By Nathan Jeffay Responding to abolition of tariff on sweetened soft drinks, global scholars also argue move ‘seriously tarnishes Israel’s international standing’ in medical community [To fill vacuum, NGO seeks to create local, regional carbon trading scheme]( By Sue Surkes [King Charles honors 99-year-old survivor for her role in UK Holocaust education]( By Jewish News staff More Headlines [Passenger, pedestrian killed as car overturns, skids on quiet Jerusalem street]( By TOI staff [Five minors arrested over fatal stabbing of teenager last month]( By TOI staff [Suspect arrested, charged with firebombing synagogue in New Jersey]( By Luke Tress [In vino, vacation / Hotels okayed for Zichron Yaakov wine tourism complex]( By Danielle Nagler [FBI searches Biden beach house, finds no classified documents]( By Eric Tucker, Colleen Long and Zeke Miller [Israeli startup Gem Security nabs $11m in seed round led by Team8]( By Sharon Wrobel [GOP seek Omar ouster from Foreign Affairs panel for past comments seen as antisemitic]( By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING [Art in the desert / Bedouin city Rahat to host first film festival]( By Jessica Steinberg [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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