Defense minister: Iran spending huge sums to escalate conflict on multiple fronts * Police extract overhaul MK from protest at WZC * Chickpea burgers * Kafka uncensored

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Friday, April 21, 2023 In partnership with [Sheba Global]( [Gallant warns multi-front war far more likely for Israel than limited conflicts]( By Emanuel Fabian In briefing with reporters, defense minister says Iran ‘driving force in convergence of arenas,’ proxies becoming more brazen in attacks [Gallant: Iran gives Hezbollah $700m a year, is ‘driving force’ of current escalation]( By Emanuel Fabian [Iran announces supplying army with over 200 ‘strategic’ drones]( By AFP [MK Rothman briefly trapped in room by protesters at World Zionist Congress]( By Canaan Lidor Lawmaker, who has been leading contentious judicial overhaul, stayed inside a locked room as demonstrators outside shouted ‘shame’ and ‘democracy’ before he was extracted by police [Right-wing groups force voting delays at World Zionist Congress amid sparring over resolutions]( By ToI Staff and Canaan Lidor [Amid concern, far-right MK says if made NY consul she’ll ‘work with all Jewish orgs’]( By Luke Tress Firebrand right-wing lawmaker says she is committed to strengthening ‘great partnership’ between Israel and US Jews, as liberal groups blast her positions and past comments from our sponsor [SHEBA’S HUMANITARIAN MISSION]( For the first time ever, Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet conducted a training program to prepare Kenya’s Navy for disasters. Reporter’s Notebook Carrie Keller-Lynn [‘Worried for our families’ futures’: Grandmothers in Tel Aviv protest judicial shakeup]( Unique in the burgeoning Israeli anti-overhaul protest scene, elderly folks in lawn chairs ‘storm’ HaBima Square to protest transferring power from the judiciary to politicians [Ex-chief justice Barak moved to tears as thousands rally in support outside his home]( By ToI Staff [PM, Gallant tell ministers and MKs to leave politics, arguments out of Memorial Day]( By ToI Staff In letter, defense minister says lawmakers must refrain from divisive comments on ‘one of the most sensitive and sacred’ days of the year, as authorities seek to tamp down tensions [59 soldiers added to list of Israel’s fallen since last Memorial Day]( By Emanuel Fabian [In Sderot, Netanyahu promises $440m to city after criticism of rocket response]( By ToI Staff [Israeli food tech startup debuts texturized chickpea protein ‘meat’ burger]( By Sharon Wrobel Meat. The End, a developer of soy-based Whopper burger for Burger King Israel, launches burger made from chickpea protein flake that mimics the taste and smell of meat Interview [‘Godfather’ meets ‘Shtisel’: New Netflix thriller delves into Haredi diamond dealers]( By Amy Spiro ‘Rough Diamonds,’ an Israeli-Belgian co-production, tells a tale of an Antwerp Hasidic family struggling to keep its business alive as it is drawn deeper into the underworld Top Ops Menachem Bombach [Isn’t integration more important than army service?]( Barring Haredi men from working while their peers served in the IDF was legitimate – but it also harmed Israeli society Evan Gottesman [Israel-UAE ties: Never stronger or falling apart?]( A careful look at the Emirati reaction to Israel’s government shows that reports of a crisis are greatly exaggerated [‘Love has a country, and he was its prince’: Lyricist Yehonatan Geffen laid to rest]( By Michael Horovitz Mourners honor late musician with songs he wrote; daughter Shira Geffen recalls helping father with book of songs before his death, feared his passing upon completing work Interview [Kafka uncensored: A new version of the writer’s diaries adds back the sordid details]( By JP O’ Malley When the ‘Metamorphosis’ author died his friend Max Brod published his journals – cutting the parts he thought too personal. Now they’re complete thanks to translator Ross Benjamin Exclusive [Pledged Israeli measures to boost cash-strapped PA back on track after delay]( By Jacob Magid Top official says drop in handling fee Israel charges PA for fuel transfers and boost in Ramallah’s portion of Allenby crossing fees will be applied for month of April [Israelis, Palestinians share kosher Ramadan iftar meal in West Bank ‘to end hatred’]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Tens of thousands gather at Al-Aqsa as Sunni Muslims celebrate Eid holiday]( By ToI Staff and Agencies ToI podcast Amanda Borschel-Dan [What Matters Now to past Justice head Emi Palmor: A stronger post-crisis Israel]( A lecturer on government policy serving on Meta’s ‘Supreme Court,’ the 24-year Justice Ministry insider explains what needs to be fixed – but the cure isn’t the judicial overhaul [Israel to reportedly test missile warning system in Kyiv next month]( By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman Report says IDF Home Front Command will deploy system to Ukrainian capital, then expand to other cities if successful; array does not include missile interception [‘A storm is coming’: Ukrainian brigade gears up for counteroffensive against Russia]( By Anna MALPAS [Russia’s air force accidentally bombs its own city]( By AP [Amid overhaul debate, US Jews’ plans for Israel’s 75th birthday get complicated]( By Andrew Lapin Communities ponder whether they can – or should – put aside the political controversy rocking the Jewish state as they celebrate its independence this year [Reservists urge Regev to oust ex-battalion head from torch-lighting ceremony role]( By Michael Horovitz Reservist paratroopers say Lt. Col. ‘Daled’, now head of elite Duvdevan unit, falsely claimed eye injury occurred during 2014 Gaza battle; IDF backs his version of events [Golani troops who deserted base over new commander get suspended jail sentences]( By Emanuel Fabian Analysis Danielle Nagler [Housing prices finally dip, but market pressures mean a surge will likely follow]( The only way is up, experts say. Falling prices in the residential market are unlikely to become a long-term trend even if home sales are currently at record lows [Great Synagogue in Tel Aviv to get massive upgrade, surrounding public square]( By Danielle Nagler [CRM]( More Headlines [FM inaugurates Israeli embassy in Turkmenistan, 10 miles from border with Iran]( By ToI Staff [Israel in contact with Sudan’s leaders, trying to help calm fighting, official says]( By Lazar Berman [Security guard for mayor of central Arab-Israeli town shot dead outside official’s home]( By ToI Staff [DeSantis heading to Israel ahead of expected 2024 presidential run]( By AP and Jacob Magid [Three men indicted over gang rape of 13-year-old girl in Netanya]( By ToI Staff [Germany sets up panel to review 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes]( By Agencies [Tagged a day before Yom Hashoah, Seattle temple keeps anti-Israel graffiti as message]( By Andrew Lapin [SpaceX’s Starship, world’s biggest rocket, explodes during test flight]( By Patrick Fallon and Chris Lefkow [Holocaust survivor slated to recite prayer at Yad Vashem ceremony dies at 85]( By Michael Horovitz [Coastal cliff partially collapses at Netanya seaside promenade]( By Michael Horovitz [Alec {NAME} charge to be dropped in fatal film set shooting as probe carries on]( By ANDREW DALTON and MORGAN LEE [UK deputy prime minister Raab resigns after bullying investigation]( By brian melley and Jill Lawless [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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