Jews barred from Temple Mt. * Meir Shalev dies; his books enriched our lives – Herzog * Israeli spy tech targets reporters worldwide * The Orient Express migration Baron

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Wednesday, April 12, 2023 [Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of Ramadan]( By ToI Staff PM’s office says there was unanimous support among security chiefs for decision; police minister Ben Gvir blasts move as ‘serious mistake’ that risks further inflaming tensions [Church: Israel infringing on freedoms by limiting attendance at ‘Holy Fire’ event]( By AP and ToI Staff [Jordan’s 1st Israel envoy: No chance of 2-state solution, Amman must change approach]( By ToI Staff Obituary [Meir Shalev, beloved writer of fiction and complicated Israeli lives, dies at 74]( By Jessica Steinberg The renowned author of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, whose works melded Biblical narratives with modern Israeli life, succumbs to cancer [From our archive / Locked down? Open up to… Meir Shalev]( By Mitch Ginsburg [Iran transferred weapons into Syria under cover of earthquake aid flights – report]( By ToI Staff Tehran saw ‘God’s help’ in chance to move arms and ‘restocked quantities lost in previous Israeli drone strikes,’ sources tell Reuters; also say Israel hit key Hezbollah, Iran base Top Ops Judy Halper [Meir Shalev and me]( The author, who died Tuesday, was the typical insider, tearing down the myths upon which the entire structure was built Edward Serotta [The bread of affliction: Passover in Kharkiv]( After leaving Ukraine when Russia invaded, this Chabad rabbi and his wfe were told not to return – but return they did [Report: Israeli firm’s spy tech targeting reporters, opposition figures around globe]( By ToI Staff Cybersecurity watchdog says QuaDream’s software gives users full surveillance capabilities over another person’s phone by exploiting a security flaw in Apple iPhones [Leaked US intel: Russia operatives claimed new ties with UAE; Abu Dhabi issues denial]( By NOMAAN MERCHANT, Ellen Knickmeyer and Jon Gambrell [US seeks to reassure allies after secret documents leak]( By W.G. Dunlop [Flash floods: Eilat exit closed, dad of pair killed says other son meant to join them]( By ToI Staff Father of Ma’ayan and Sahar Assor says daughter managed to send location before connection was lost; drivers, hikers told to stay away from riverbeds Interview [How Orient Express’s Baron Maurice de Hirsch changed the track of Jewish migration]( By Rich Tenorio In bio ‘The Baron,’ Prof. Matthias B. Lehmann takes a new approach to history-telling by following the man who helped resettle Jews in locales ranging from Istanbul to Argentina [After 7 years, Iran’s embassy gate in Riyadh reopens as rivals move to normalize ties]( By AFP and ToI Staff Delegation from Tehran arrives after landmark Chinese-brokered announcement that two nations would work toward resuming relations [Body of Alessandro Parini, killed in Tel Aviv terror ramming, transferred to Italy]( By ToI Staff Victim’s coffin is flown to Rome after small ceremony at airport with ambassador, Foreign Ministry officials Israel Travels [Enjoy Jerusalem’s Cedar Trail, now serene and picturesque site of historical battles]( By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am Located in the heart of the Jerusalem forest, the scenic area is replete with trenches and ancient dovecotes marking its history from the times of King David to David Ben-Gurion [Radio silence from Republicans as US abortion laws tighten]( By Camille CAMDESSUS Some conservatives are beginning to ring the alarm over the issue, arguing it is increasingly costing the party votes [Biden calls judge’s abortion drug block ‘out of bounds’]( By AFP Interview [After unmuting her hidden Jewish roots, Polish singer amplifies them in Yiddish punk]( By Renee Ghert-Zand On a new album dropping on April 20 to mark the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Maria Ka takes cues from electronica for songs inspired by feminism and anti-establishmentarianism [Haredi protesters accused of chasing diners from non-kosher Jerusalem eatery]( By ToI Staff Over a dozen ultra-Orthodox picketers outside Menza serve up chants against consuming hametz over Passover, scaring tourists but sparking flood of support for popular restaurant [In rare move, Haredi mag publishes photo of woman — a philanthropist of 1920s America]( By Jackie Hajdenberg [CRM]( More Headlines [76-year-old woman found dead in Rehovot home, husband arrested]( By ToI Staff [Austria scrambles fighter jets after El Al plane briefly goes silent]( By ToI Staff [Israeli soccer player in Greece arrested over alleged indecent act with a minor]( By ToI Staff [Biden calls family of WSJ reporter charged with espionage by Russia]( By Colleen Long [‘Death to the Jews’ chants heard at Berlin pro-Palestinian rally]( By JTA and ToI Staff [Ex-firefighter gets prison for Capitol riots extinguisher attack]( By Michael Kunzelman [Zelensky slams Russian ‘beasts’ after video said to show Ukraine soldier’s beheading]( By AFP [Biden arrives in Northern Ireland to help mark decades of relative peace]( By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Colleen Long and Jill Lawless [In Bird's footsteps / Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft]( By jacob gurvis [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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