3 Islamic Jihad terror chiefs among 13 killed as IDF bombs Gaza; Israel braces for rockets * Texas killer had Nazi tattoos * Joy, grief at Meron * Noa Kirel at Eurovision

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Presented by [Comedy for Koby]( [Top Islamic Jihad terrorists killed as IDF bombs Gaza; south girds for rockets]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff At least 13 reported killed as Israel targets three leaders of Iran-backed group and bombs other terror sites; residents near Gaza told to stay near shelters, schools closed [Gaza op gets broad political support as some trade barbs over Ben Gvir]( By ToI Staff [Jordan, Egypt pan Israeli strikes in Gaza; UN envoy: Civilian deaths ‘unacceptable’]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Israel gears up for prolonged conflict as Islamic Jihad vows to avenge slain leaders]( By ToI Staff Border towns okayed to evacuate residents with fighting expected to last several days; bomb shelters opened in center and south; hospitals move patients to fortified areas [Otzma Yehudit says it’s ending boycott of government after launch of Gaza operation]( By ToI Staff Cabinet officials rush to deny any connection between Ben Gvir’s threats and start of Operation Shield and Arrow; national security minister kept out of the loop on strikes [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing May 9: What we know about IDF’s surprise Operation Shield and Arrow]( By ToI Staff [Coalition officials turn up heat on Ben Gvir, say he is to blame if government falls]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn from our sponsor [Don’t miss the all new Comedy for Koby]( Comedy for Koby is back May 31-June 6, with Dan Ahdoot, Erica Rhodes, Craig Shoemaker & Avi Liberman. Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem, Gush Etzion, Tel Aviv, Raanana & Modiin. Tickets @ www.comedyforkoby.com [Israel said warning Hamas not to attack ahead of Flag March through Muslim Quarter]( By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff Jerusalem sends message through Egypt following threats from terror group; police deny request from nationalist activists for May 18 rally to go through Temple Mount [Soldier lightly hurt during Nablus raid by Palestinian-set bomb]( By Emanuel Fabian [Halevi slams right-wing efforts to pressure IDF over promotion of top generals]( By Emanuel Fabian [Texas mall shooter had swastika, SS tattoos, online posts show]( By Jake Bleiberg, Gene Johnson and Lolita C. Baldor Mauricio Garcia’s activity on Russian social media site reveals fascination with white supremacy and massacres; gunman researched Dallas-area outlet mall before killing 8 there [US ex-neo-Nazi convicted in Florida killing of roommates who mocked Islam conversion]( By Curt Anderson Eurovision 2023 [Israel hoping Noa Kirel’s star power can fuel a come-from-behind Eurovision win]( By Amy Spiro Experienced pop singer seeks to ride ‘Unicorn’ to the top of the song contest in Liverpool, but faces tough competition from Sweden, Finland and France [What we know about IDF’s surprise Operation Shield and Arrow]( [listen to the podcast]( [Israel officially mum after European Union cancels event to avoid Ben Gvir speech]( By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman Diplomatic officials said angry that cabinet secretary assigned firebrand lawmaker to sensitive Europe Day reception; EU diplomats say Hungary, Poland blocked harsher response Top Ops Meir Ben Shabbat [Israel can nullify the threat of Palestinian Islamic Jihad]( Israel must act to continue the success of Operation Shield and Arrow, including deterring Hamas from joining PIJ’s attacks Tzipora Lifchitz [Mic drop at the ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ premier]( I worried that Netflix would get Orthodox Jewish dating wrong – until I realized that they aren’t the ones in the wrong [At Meron pilgrimage, joy and grief mix as Haredi traditions and secular Israel clash]( By Canaan Lidor At renewed annual Lag B’Omer event, worshipers mourn the 45 attendees killed in deadly 2021 crush, while chafing at regulations meant to head off another disaster [At Mount Meron holy site, man allegedly bites brother of victim of deadly 2021 crush]( By Canaan Lidor [Visitors to Jewish shrine filmed brutally beating Druze guard heard speaking Arabic]( By ToI Staff [Soldier charged for allegedly beating and abandoning Palestinian man in West Bank]( By Emanuel Fabian Indictment against Golani serviceman says he and fellow troops took victim to secluded area, assaulted and threatened him, before leaving and trying to hide incident from superiors [Border Police reinstates cop convicted of assaulting Palestinian woman at checkpoint]( By ToI Staff [French retail chain Carrefour opens 50 stores across Israel, vowing to disrupt prices]( By Sharon Wrobel Basket of goods of Carrefour-branded goods is 60% cheaper versus basket of comparable goods by local competitors, according to retailer; analyst sees prices continuing to rise [Israel’s fiscal deficit widens to 0.3% of GDP in April; tax income continues to drop]( By Sharon Wrobel [How Israel came to the UAE’s aid after the 2022 Houthi missile strikes]( By Jacob Magid Book on Abraham Accords reveals extent of Jerusalem’s security assistance to Abu Dhabi, unlike what Emiratis felt was lackluster support from the US [Health expert: Government move to sidestep clean air law is a ‘license to kill’]( By Sue Surkes Head of public health association warns that Finance Ministry bid to weaken oversight to speed up building of big infrastructure projects would cause ‘irreversible harm’ [Israel’s first hydrogen refilling station for vehicles opens in north]( By Sue Surkes [Amid climate bill gridlock, 1st cabinet meetings held on dangers of rising sea levels]( By ToI Staff Interview [Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan avoids tech, but imagines it for her characters]( By Jessica Steinberg In Israel for 11th Jerusalem Writers Festival, writer says of her latest book, ‘The Candy House,’ that she lets her sense of curiosity guide her [US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides set to depart his post this summer]( By ToI Staff Envoy said to be looking to spend more time with his family, after two years in the job under three Israeli prime ministers [Hadassah marks Israel’s 75th with list of ’18 American Zionist Women You Should Know’]( By ToI Staff Coming from a diverse range of identities and professional fields, selectees are united in ‘shaping the future of Zionism,’ the organization says as it releases the inaugural list [CRM]( [Marking WWII victory over Nazis, Putin says West has ‘unleashed war’ on Russia]( By AP In a sign of Ukraine invasion’s toll on armed forces, Red Square parade smallest in years with no military flyover; 24 Russian cities cancel May 9 events altogether More Headlines [EU lawmakers urge bloc-wide curbs on use of Israeli Pegasus spyware]( By Agencies [Blasphemy executions denounced by rights groups as ‘shocking new low’ for Iran]( By Stuart Williams [Paris police in hot seat after neo-Nazi rally okayed but pension protests banned]( By AFP [Analysis / What drove Syria’s return to the Arab League, and what impact will it have?]( By Kareem Chehayeb and ABBY SEWELL [German neo-Nazi jailed for plotting Atomwaffen-inspired racist terror attacks]( By AFP [US criticizes Arab League move to restore Syria ties, says it won’t follow suit]( By AFP [Challenging party boss, Labor MK to push for merger with Meretz to shore up left]( By ToI Staff [From our partner / UK chief rabbi says palace officials helped him keep Shabbat during coronation]( By Jenni Frazer [Progressive activist Amy Spitalnick tapped to head Jewish Council for Public Affairs]( By Ron Kampeas [7-year-old in critical condition after fall from 4th-floor balcony in Ashdod]( By ToI Staff [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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