PM plans China visit * IDF officer chased away when visiting terror victim’s family * Breakthrough could block urge for fentanyl * Archaeology: Did David rule a kingdom?

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Tuesday, June 27, 2023 [Netanyahu confirms to US lawmakers that he is heading to China]( By Lazar Berman After Times of Israel reveals plans for a trip bound to irk Biden, PM says he kept DC updated about it: originally set for July, visit now said likely in October [‘Strategic mistake’: Netanyahu panned for planning China visit as signal to Biden]( By ToI Staff [Exclusive / Netanyahu set to visit China next month, in trip seen likely to annoy Biden]( By Shalom Yerushalmi [‘Traitor, murderer’: IDF officer chased away when visiting terror victim’s family]( By Emanuel Fabian Friends of late Harel Masood harass, verbally assault brigade commander Col. Eliav Elbaz, following last week’s shooting at West Bank gas station [Israeli discovery could help brain block urge for highly addictive fentanyl]( By Renee Ghert-Zand In breakthrough that could lead to treatment, Hebrew U researchers learn that turning neurons in claustrum structure on and off causes mice to either binge on the drug or ignore it [Reports from Evyatar & Turmus Ayya; proof of David’s kingdom?]( [listen to the podcast]( [Israel advances plans for 5,700 settlement homes, breaking annual record in 6 months]( By Jacob Magid and AP 13,082 homes advanced thus far in 2023 are more than previous record of 12,159 homes, which were green-lit in 2020 when the more settler-sympathetic Trump was US president [US cuts science, tech cooperation with Israeli institutions in the West Bank]( By ToI Staff and AFP [Israel rejects request for release of dying terror convict Walid Daqqa]( By Gianluca Pacchiani [6 held at fiery anti-overhaul protest at Levin’s home; he vows: I won’t be deterred]( By ToI Staff Police use pepper spray as demonstrators burn tires, attempt to block road; minister seems to accuse force of intentionally slow response, rails at AG for opposing judicial shakeup [Protesters swarm Petah Tikva police station after anti-overhaul activist detained]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn [Ex-Shin Bet agents call for halt to overhaul as military reservists renew rebellion]( By ToI Staff Live update [LIVE: Anti-overhaul protesters vow to step up fight, will blockade airport on Monday]( By ToI Staff As government renews legislation, reservists again threatening to refuse to serve; IDF says they’ll be disciplined if they don’t show up; former MK calls for nonviolent rebellion Interview Jeremy Sharon [Harming innocent people ‘is not our language,’ says prominent religious-Zionist rabbi]( Rabbi Yaakov Medan, a veteran educator from the Alon Shvut settlement, condemns recent Jewish extremist violence, which he says was prompted by wave of terror attacks [Netanyahu: The law applies everywhere — the Golan, West Bank and Ayalon Highway]( By ToI Staff [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing June 27: Reports from Evyatar & Turmus Ayya; proof of David’s kingdom?]( By ToI Staff [Herzog calls Abbas to urge fight against terror, condemn settler violence]( By Emanuel Fabian and Lazar Berman Meanwhile, In 1st such call, Defense Minister Gallant tells PA’s Hussein al-Sheikh Israeli forces will ‘thwart terror wherever required,’ asks Palestinians to take action too [Netanyahu said to tell MKs: Israel ‘needs the PA,’ must ‘crush’ statehood aspirations]( By ToI Staff [Palestinian child loses an eye after being shot with sponge-tipped bullet]( By Gianluca Pacchiani [Ukraine’s envoy to be summoned after he blasted Israel’s stance on war]( By Lazar Berman Yevgen Korniychuk, who accused Jerusalem of ‘close cooperation’ with Russia, will be asked to clarify his statements next week [Israel views Wagner rebellion as sign that Putin is losing grip on Russia — report]( By Gianluca Pacchiani [Senators say Israel blocking transfer of US-owned Iron Dome batteries to Ukraine]( By Jacob Magid [Web of biblical cities depicts King David as major ruler, says Israeli archaeologist]( By Melanie Lidman Hebrew University professor claims evidence around Jerusalem supports David as no mere shepherd chieftain; critics accuse him of oversimplification, calling theory a fish story Top Ops Eliyahu Berkovits [Succession: How the Haredim lost the plot]( Rabbi Edelstein’s death marks the end of the era of uncontested leadership by a single ’Rabbinical Giant’ Arik Ascherman [Why these pogroms continue]( Long-held army doctrine puts protection of Jews before Palestinians, even when it’s the Jews who are attacking [Milchan says the Netanyahus directed him to broker positive media coverage]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn Media mogul, a state witness, says he negotiated between rival newspapers to improve family’s coverage in exchange for calming their business war [Netanyahu trial / Milchan testifies lavish gifts to Netanyahus were ‘excessive,’ unreciprocated]( By ToI Staff and AP [Haredi MK urges ouster of attorney general: Netanyahu’s ‘No. 1 enemy’ appointed her]( By ToI Staff [Authorities fast track plans to extend Tel Aviv-Jerusalem train into capital’s center]( By Sue Surkes Initial plans submitted to National Infrastructure Committee call for 2 Jerusalem stations – one near intersection of Jaffa Road and King George Street and a second at Khan Theater [After power outages during heatwave, Energy Ministry to study climate change effects]( By Sue Surkes [Netanyahu looking into Kyiv visit, Foreign Minister Cohen said to tell committee]( By Lazar Berman Prime minister favorably considering invitation to meet Zelensky, envoy says, despite recent harsh criticism from Ukraine against Israel [Delayed Negev Forum meet would have included 2 countries without ties to Israel – FM]( By Jacob Magid [CRM]( [The coming months will be ‘critical’ for the Israeli high-tech sector, report warns]( By Sharon Wrobel In annual study, Israel Innovation Authority raises serious concerns about underperformance of Israeli tech firms and prospects for industry recovery [Israeli traffic management startup raises $50 million to expand to Europe and Japan]( By Sharon Wrobel More Headlines [IDF suspends drills after soldier shot dead in overnight training accident in south]( By Emanuel Fabian [Poll finds US Jews overwhelmingly back Biden over Trump in 2024 rematch]( By Ron Kampeas [Herzog helps secure release of Israeli held in Dubai on drug offense]( By ToI Staff [Trump caught on tape referring to ‘secret information’ stored at his golf club]( By AFP [Trying to save his life, Pittsburgh synagogue gunman’s defense argues mental illness]( By Peter Smith [Israeli reportedly detained in Beirut during stopover, released after 48 hours]( By ToI Staff [Neo-Nazis harass Shabbat worshipers outside Georgia synagogues]( By Luke Tress [Film review / A Hulu horror movie influenced by the post-Holocaust pressure to have children]( By Taylor Speyer [Runway ready / 2nd season of ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ to air July 14 on Netflix]( By Jackie Hajdenberg [Staging peace / Israel’s Revolution Orchestra befriends Iranian theater group]( By Jessica Steinberg [Stardom set in stone / Gal Gadot to receive star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame]( By ToI Staff [Israelis bring home 25-medal haul from Special Olympics in Berlin]( By Amy Spiro [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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