US eases its democracy critique * Sunday vote on Ben Gvir’s troops * Acquittal in brutal murder * Shakespeare’s Hagaddah * Schizophrenia DNA study * Attacks on Christians

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, March 30, 2023 In partnership with [Bnai Zion]( [US praises Netanyahu call for compromise, lowering heat after Biden overhaul rebuke]( By Jacob Magid White House says ‘a lot to like’ in PM’s response, downplaying sharp criticism over US interference in Israeli affairs, even as coalition members continue to bash Washington [GOP’s Haley, Rubio slam Biden for rebuke of Netanyahu over judicial overhaul]( By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid [US vice president Harris joins Biden in expressing concern over Israeli upheaval]( By Ash Obel [Levin vows to pass overhaul when Knesset resumes, amplifying doubts over dialogue]( By ToI Staff Justice minister says nationwide rallies will be organized ‘to show what the majority of the public wants,’ and bills will pass after Passover, even as Netanyahu talks of consensus [Coalition blasts opposition negotiator who insists government can’t choose justices]( By Michael Bachner [Herzog meets with opposition factions for 2nd day of talks on judiciary]( By ToI Staff [Cabinet vote Sunday on Ben Gvir bid for 2,000-strong national guard under his command]( By Jeremy Sharon Far-right minister says force will target ‘lack of governance,’ terror, nationalistic and organized crime and illegal firearms; demonstrators protest plan; critics say it’s illegal [Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv, other cities against forming Ben Gvir-led National Guard]( By ToI Staff [Woman killed in year’s 9th suspected domestic violence murder; ex-husband detained]( By ToI Staff from our sponsor [Rabbi Steven Pruzansky on Life after the Pulpit]( Steve sits with American Orthodox Rabbi and Oleh Chaddash about Israel, life after the rabbinate, the current challenges for a pulpit rabbi, and much more. [After 16 years, man convicted of brutal murder of teen girl acquitted in retrial]( By Michael Bachner After more than a decade behind bars for 2006 killing of 13-year-old Tair Rada that shocked the nation, judges rule 2-1 that there is reasonable doubt Roman Zadorov is the culprit ToI investigates Lazar Berman [As attacks on Christians become more frequent, a crisis looms for Israel]( Church leaders point to inhospitable political atmosphere as they lock compounds at night; government ministries insist they are actively combating ill-treatment [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Mar. 30: Why isn’t Israel taking persecution of Christians seriously?]( By ToI Staff [Shakespeare at the Seder: Author writes Passover Haggadah as the Bard ‘would hast’]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Martin Bodek renders the traditional holiday text into readable Elizabethan English, seamlessly adding multiple quotes from each of the great writer’s 39 plays Live updates [LIVE: 2 settlers charged with terror for attacking Palestinians in Huwara with axe, stones]( By ToI Staff Shin Bet accuses pair of being part of ‘violent group’ that rampaged in West Bank town earlier this month; Ben Gvir meets with parents of suspects being held over Huwara rampage Top Ops Gary Rosenblatt [Israel already has a blueprint for a constitution]( 20 years ago an Orthodox rabbi and an avowedly secular legal scholar co-authored a remarkable covenant. What came of it? Josh Feigelson [The flavor of memory]( Every Passover, a new layer of memory becomes melded into this powerful mélange, transporting me between times and places and people Joel Rubin [Once again, the American right is pushing Israel into a war with Iran]( The war hawks should stop playing with Israeli and US lives and give Joe Biden room to secure an agreement that prevents an Iranian bomb Ahmad Hashemi [The dire consequences of America’s Iran-friendly strategy]( The Iran-Saudi deal signaled a US exit from the region, augured the rise of a Sino-centric world order, and dealt a blow to the Abraham Accords Inside story [Bnei Brak presents: How to turn a tense anti-overhaul rally into a ‘cholent party’]( By Canaan Lidor A grassroots charm offensive in the predominantly ultra-Orthodox city had locals handing out treats to thousands of protesting out-of-towners [Study points to coding DNA variants as cause for childhood onset schizophrenia]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Israeli research finds that some children with this rare mental illness carry genetic mutations previously found in people with language, learning, and developmental challenges [Why isn’t Israel taking persecution of Christians seriously?]( [listen to the podcast]( [2 more suspects arrested over attack on Arab taxi driver by right-wing protesters]( By ToI Staff Rioting group in Jerusalem chased man, damaged his vehicle after rally in support of judicial overhaul; pro-government march to be held in Tel Aviv Thursday evening [Protesters against overhaul begin forming defense group after right-wing attacks]( By Ash Obel [Arab Israelis largely stay away from pro-democracy protests against legal overhaul]( By AP and ToI Staff Community, angry that most Jewish Israelis didn’t defend its rights during decades of discrimination, feels it doesn’t have a place in rallies featuring generals as speakers [2 killed within hours in Arab communities, bringing year’s toll to 41]( By ToI Staff [Protesters tie themselves to Knesset gates, decry overhaul talks as ‘fake dialogue’]( By ToI Staff [Knesset okays passenger data law in final push for US visa waiver, but work remains]( By Lazar Berman and Jacob Magid US ambassador says snapback mechanism to possibly revoke Israeli membership will be included in agreement being crafted, with Washington keeping close eye on reciprocity [Gallant said considering apology over timing of statement against judicial push]( By ToI Staff Shas’s Deri attempting to mediate compromise between fired defense minister and Netanyahu, as premier weighs other potential candidates for post, including Barkat, reports say [Senior ultra-Orthodox MK said wooing Gantz to join government to ‘balance’ far right]( By ToI Staff [Likud members call to oust airport union chief from party after labor strike]( By ToI Staff [The first Passover Haggadah in Ukrainian marks a community’s break with Russia]( By David I. Klein Holiday text undergoes complex translation as Ukraine’s Jews continue to forge a separate identity, a process hastened by Russia’s invasion [Indonesia, booted as U-20 World Cup host, sees backlash against anti-Israel leaders]( By Agencies Muslim-majority state loses soccer tourney hosting rights after governors called to ban Israel; Indonesians inundate Instagram page of presidential candidate with negative comments [Indonesia yanked as U-20 World Cup host after calls to bar Israeli soccer team]( By Agencies [Azerbaijan and Israel tout strategic ties ahead of Tel Aviv embassy opening]( By Lazar Berman [Israeli tensions spill over into Berlin at summit of European Jewish leaders]( By David I. Klein and Toby Axelrod As Jews with strong ties to Israel, communities on the continent express frustration with its eroding democratic values and policies that affect them even in their own countries [Chaotic response to Israel’s turmoil reveals dilemma for US Jewish organizations]( By Ron Kampeas [Almost 100 prominent UK Jews voice ‘profound concern’ about overhaul, welcome pause]( By ToI Staff [CRM]( More Headlines [Russia arrests US reporter for Wall Street Journal over alleged espionage]( By AFP [Yair Netanyahu to pay damages to former MK Stav Shaffir after losing libel suit]( By ToI Staff [US tech giant Cisco to buy Tel Aviv cybersecurity startup Lightspin]( By Sharon Wrobel [Israeli airstrike wounds two soldiers in Damascus – Syrian state media]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff [IAEA warns of ‘increasing’ military activity near front-line Ukraine nuclear plant]( By AFP [Greece suspects fixer in Iran paid terror suspects to target Jewish site]( By Derek Gatopoulos [Israeli fintech startup helps tech workers crunch value of stock options]( By Sharon Wrobel [Nature authority presses for millions more to protect threatened vultures]( By Sue Surkes [Entering role, new IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari looks to bolster trust in military]( By Emanuel Fabian [UK museum to return painting stolen by Nazis to family of Jewish owner]( By AFP [UAE leader designates eldest son as crown prince, next in line for presidency]( By AP [No Frodo though / Horror director Aster says new film is a ‘Jewish Lord of the Rings’]( By Gabe Friedman [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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