2 terror chiefs killed on Day 3 of Gaza conflict * Tunisia safe, says president after shul shooting * Sanders helps Tlaib with anti-Israel event *Alzheimer’s breakthrough

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, May 11, 2023 In partnership with [Israel Story]( [Israeli officials deny concessions offered to Islamic Jihad in contacts on ceasefire]( By Emanuel Fabian and Lazar Berman Reports claimed Israel would halt targeted killings, hand over body of terror group member who died in custody; mortar fire continues on southern towns [Gallant tells US defense chief Austin: Israel is prepared for long campaign in Gaza]( By ToI Staff [Netanyahu says IDF ‘at height of battle,’ as resumed fighting sinks ceasefire bid]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn Live updates [LIVE: IAF airstrike in southern Gaza kills deputy commander of Islamic Jihad rocket forces]( By ToI Staff Strike comes hours after top leader also hit; Egyptian delegation heads to Tel Aviv with Sissi said personally involved in truce talks; Israel says ‘quiet will be met with quiet’ [Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills commander of Islamic Jihad’s rocket forces]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Targeted killing in Khan Younis further dampens hopes for a ceasefire; security restrictions in southern Israel remain in place after 507 rockets fired at Israel [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing May 11: Day 3 of Operation Shield and Arrow – the world responds]( By ToI Staff Israel Story Podcast [The Broadcast]( Israel’s Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948 was not only the birth of a state — it was also the birth of Israeli radio. Produced in partnership with The Times of Israel. [Military believes failed Islamic Jihad rockets killed four civilians in Gaza]( By Emanuel Fabian Victims include 3 kids, among 25 reported dead in Strip; IDF publishes clip showing projectiles falling short; Air Force calls off strike after children seen near target Analysis Haviv Rettig Gur [For Netanyahu, the storm before the calm?]( Things are looking up for the prime minister. If he can finish the Gaza fighting with public support intact and pass a state budget by month’s end, he will be all but unassailable [PM says Israel ready to expand Gaza operation despite bid to limit conflict]( By ToI Staff [David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception]( By Emanuel Fabian Medium-range anti-missile system failed in sole previous attempt to shoot down hostile projectile, but now may join Iron Dome in changing face of Gazan threat [Massive rocket barrages target Tel Aviv and south, dampening ceasefire hopes]( By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian [IDF says campaign remains focused on Islamic Jihad after nearly 300 rockets fired]( By Emanuel Fabian [Tunisia president condemns ‘cowardly’ synagogue shooting, insists country still safe]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Kais Saied denounces attempt to disturb ‘stability’ as authorities probe guardsman’s motive for killing 5 outside Djerba’s historic Ghriba synagogue [‘Jewish life goes on’: Djerba community shows resilience after deadly attack]( By JTA and ToI Staff [Death toll in Tunisia synagogue attack rises to five]( By Agencies Top Ops Sara Lamm [The calm before the storm]( Like a snow day in the US Midwest, we feel the stillness. We’re getting prepared. The things is, we’re not waiting for snow Matan Vilnai, Tamir Pardo, Ami Ayalon and Nimrod Novik [For a secure, democratic Israel, the only way is separation from the Palestinians]( Former security chiefs warn military responses alone are not a longterm answer to looming threats [Day 3 of Operation Shield and Arrow – the world responds]( [listen to the podcast]( [Bernie Sanders steps in to help Rep. Tlaib hold anti-Israel event in Capitol]( By ToI Staff Jewish independent lawmaker chairs gathering in Senate committee meeting room to mark Nakba; Tlaib accuses Israel of apartheid, terror, says US aiding ‘ethnic cleansing’ [EU Parliament slams ‘hateful’ Palestinian textbooks, threatens funding freeze]( By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff [A year on, Shireen Abu Akleh’s legacy still reverberates, as colleagues seek justice]( By Hossam Ezzedine Analysis Carrie Keller-Lynn [Ben Gvir solves his own coalition crisis, leveraging Gaza op to pump up his base]( Ending his political boycott, national security minister uses offensive against Islamic Jihad, which he did not plan, to slide back into a coalition unwilling to meet his demands [Knesset advances NIS 10,000 fines for waving the flags of terrorist groups]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn [TV news crew attacked in Tel Aviv as right wing fumes over Gaza coverage]( By ToI Staff [Holocaust survivor and ‘Exodus’ passenger Fruma Gallant, defense minister’s mom, dies]( By ToI Staff Herzog praises her for passing on sense of duty to serve to next generation; Netanyahu sends condolences to ‘our friend’ Yoav Gallant, who doesn’t break from directing Gaza op [Israeli study reveals molecular basis for female Alzheimer’s patients’ rapid decline]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Research done at Hebrew University could lead to better understanding of genetic origins of the disease, as well as treatments to prevent or slow cognitive deterioration [Palestinian teen to be indicted for East Jerusalem shooting that injured 2]( By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian 15-year-old reportedly went to school after firing at car from point-blank range in flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah; IDF plans to demolish home of terrorist who killed brothers in Huwara [Shuttered museum seeks to tell story of Dominican Republic as haven for Jews in WWII]( By dan fellner About 1,000 Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis landed on the island country’s shores. With few relics of that time left, a small Jewish museum wants the government to help it reopen [IMF says uncertainty over judicial overhaul poses ‘risks’ to Israeli economy]( By Sharon Wrobel IMF cuts 2023 growth outlook, noting judicial uncertainty could lead to severe financial conditions, hamper investment and consumption; S&P set to affirm credit rating outlook [Countertop maker Caesarstone to shut Sdot Yam plant, lay off over 100 workers]( By Sharon Wrobel [CRM]( More Headlines [3 Ethiopians waiting to immigrate to Israel killed in Gondar fighting]( By Canaan Lidor [Young woman indicted for reckless homicide over Negev car crash that killed baby]( By ToI Staff [Fintech Airwallex opens Israel office to expand footprint in Middle East]( By Sharon Wrobel [Jewelry pieces marred by Nazi links fall short of target price at Christie’s auction]( By Jamey Keaten [During CNN town hall, Trump digs in on election lies, insults sexual assault accuser]( By Jill Colvin [Boy, 5, dies of injuries days after Netanya hit-and-run]( By ToI Staff [When Einstein wept / In ‘Oppenheimer’ trailer, the atomic bomb is born]( By Andrew Lapin [UK’s Eurovision contestant, descendant of Holocaust survivor, seeks German passport]( By Gabe Friedman [Zelensky: Ukraine needs more time before launching counteroffensive]( By susie blann [Congressman George Santos charged with embezzling donations to buy luxury goods]( By Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. 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