UK PM reminds Netanyahu of ’democratic values’ amid Downing St protests * AG: PM is breaking law * Netanyahu silences Def Min, says judge selection law to pass next week

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Friday, March 24, 2023 Presented by [The City of Yokohama]( [Sunak stresses ‘democratic values’ to Netanyahu, as hundreds outside protest overhaul]( By Amy Spiro In rare move, no public statements after PM hosted in London; large crowds call to save Israeli democracy; British premier also urges sides to de-escalate West Bank violence [As Netanyahu flies to London, UK chief rabbi calls for ‘Jewish unity’ around world]( By David I. Klein [After delays, Netanyahu finally leaves for London, where more protesters await]( By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff [AG says Netanyahu is breaking the law and in violation of conflict of interest deal]( By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff Baharav-Miara: PM’s declaration that he will get involved in judicial overhaul violates court ruling; this and any further such acts ‘illegal and tainted by conflict of interest’ [PM: I’ll intervene to make overhaul ‘balanced’ — but judge selection bill will pass]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn Indicating he’ll ignore conflict of interest deal forbidding involvement, Netanyahu promises protesters to protect individual rights, ensure coalition not given undue power [Shekel slumps after Netanyahu speech vowing to push ahead with overhaul legislation]( By ToI Staff [Drama in Likud: Gallant nixes press event, likely would have called to stop overhaul]( By ToI Staff from our sponsor [Yokohama transforms into a tech innovation hub of East Asia]( The city aims to attract foreign talent in technology and research to become a powerhouse beyond Japan’s shores [Citing ‘Islamo-Nazi ideologies,’ judge refuses to free anti-overhaul demonstrator]( By ToI Staff Tel Aviv court’s Menachem Klein claims protesters aim ‘to destroy our country,’ recalls trip to Holocaust sites in call for Jewish unity; lawyer slams ‘political statements’ Behind the headlines ToI Staff [Confused and concerned? Join ToI for live in-depth analysis of the judicial overhaul]( Send in your questions and on March 26, ToI Community members will have exclusive access to ToI editor David Horovitz and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur’s sometimes divergent takes Op-ed David Horovitz [Netanyahu crushes a potential mini-revolt, insists on politicizing the judiciary]( Horrified by disunity in the ranks, the defense minister was about to publicly plead for a halt to the coalition assault on the courts’ independence. Then came a summons from the PM ToI podcast [What Matters Now to arrested activist/physicist Shikma Bressler: ‘Saving Israel’]( By Amanda Borschel-Dan The nation watched Thursday as the world-renowned scientist, a leader in the anti-judicial overhaul protest movement, was dragged to a police car. Hear why she is still optimistic [Opposition decries ‘political arrests’ as several central protest leaders detained]( By Jeremy Sharon [After arrest at protest, ‘Our Boys’ director Hagai Levi calls overhaul ‘a blasphemy’]( By Jessica Steinberg Creator of acclaimed HBO series detained at Tel Aviv rally for filming police, says weekly activism against government helps him cope with feeling ‘helpless’ [Award-winning director Hagai Levi detained at anti-overhaul rally in Tel Aviv]( By ToI Staff From the blogs Shmuel Rabinowitz [In honor of our common patriarch Abraham]( A call from the rabbi of the Kotel to religious leaders of the communities of believers in Jerusalem: there is one father for all of us Top Ops Rachel Sharansky Danziger [God’s call to Moses – and us]( Even if animal sacrifice was meaningful to our ancestors, how do bloody, flayed, dismembered limbs make sense today? (Vayikra) Josh Feigelson [The full-bodied experience of life needs relationships and community]( Help Jewish teens avoid ’diseases of despair’ by connecting them to spiritual practices and the deep roots of their heritage Zev Bell [To Zev Chafets: ‘Othering’ Jews is the opposite of the Zionist dream]( When you badmouth Israel’s Haredim, you display your prejudice against this segment of the population. You’re also wrong Evan Gottesman [Let’s talk about ‘foreign meddling’ in Israeli politics]( Yes, Israeli left-wing causes get money from abroad. You know who else gets money from abroad – and lots of it? [Thousands march through Haredi enclave Bnei Brak as ‘Day of Paralysis’ ends]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn and ToI Staff Some residents set off fireworks against anti-overhaul demonstrators; others greet them with food, water; cops shove ex-police minister Omer Barlev at Petah Tikva protest [Police called in as protesters hem in overhaul architect Rothman]( By ToI Staff [Lapid rebuffs Regev request for joint call against protesting on Independence Day]( By Ash Obel [Jerusalem security forces on alert as tens of thousands at 1st Friday Ramadan prayers]( By ToI Staff Senior police officer stresses non-Muslims to be barred from Temple Mount during holiday; estimated 83,000 worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque without incident [Report: Israel offered PA full security duties over city as pilot, Ramallah refused]( By ToI Staff Analysis Jeremy Sharon [Would the High Court dare strike down the coalition’s judicial appointments law?]( Opponents of the legislation argue it violates key principles underpinning Israel’s democratic character, opening the window for the High Court to invalidate the law [In first, FDA okays Israel-developed brain modulation device to treat PTSD]( By Renee Ghert-Zand GrayMatters Health says world’s first non-invasive apparatus for stress disorder will teach patients how to regulate activity in the part of the brain that controls emotion [CRM]( [A fake reality show trailer shines light on the real issue of US child marriage]( By Jon Kalish Founded by a former Haredi woman, the organization Unchained at Last releases ‘Unseen Housewives’ to raise awareness that such arrangements are still legal in 43 states More Headlines [Bones kept by German former eugenics institute buried in Berlin]( By Geir Moulson [Munich says it can’t block Roger Waters concert, will have to ‘endure’ it]( By JTA [Interview / Israeli-American tech CEO opens first R&D center in Tel Aviv amid judicial jitters]( By Sharon Wrobel [Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel]( By Danielle Nagler [Clocks in Israel jump forward overnight with start of daylight saving time]( By ToI Staff [New state budget will increase deficit, may aggravate inflation woes]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn [US says contractor killed, troops wounded in Iranian drone attack in Syria]( By LOU KESTEN [Saudi Arabia, Syria discuss restoring ties amid Mideast reshuffling]( By ABBY SEWELL [Military Intel soldier jailed for 27 months for leaking classified information]( By Emanuel Fabian [Desert chic / Genderless collection hits runway on last day of Fashion Week]( 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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