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[The daily edition]( Friday, June 30, 2023 Presented by [Sheba Global](
[Mossad says it caught Cyprus terror plot assassin in Iran, airs clip of confession](
By ToI Staff
Spy agency says Yousef Shahbazi Abbasalilo was apprehended in operation in enemy territory; in video, he recounts following his Israeli target and making plans to kill him
[Biden point person on Iran talks put on leave amid security clearance review](
By Jacob Magid
[Ex-US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro tapped as Biden’s first Abraham Accords envoy](
By Jacob Magid [Herzog warns pilots against refusing to serve as anti-overhaul protests heat up again](
By ToI Staff
Demonstrators turn backs on Netanyahu at pilot graduation ceremony, block Tel Aviv highway as government presses ahead with unilateral changes to justice system
[Herzog officially set to address US Congress, as Netanyahu still not invited](
By Lazar Berman
[Medical society heads warn judicial overhaul will harm Israeli healthcare](
By ToI Staff
Film review
[In âDial of Destiny,â Indiana Jones fights Nazis, but this time on his home turf](
By Matt Goldberg
Director James Mangoldâs sequel brings the franchiseâs longtime villains closer than ever before — and into Israeli theaters on June 29 and US theaters on June 30 from our sponsor
[First in the world: Sheba & NIH developing a pan corona vaccine.](
Join us in this captivating video for the SPRI seminar, as we delve into the remarkable journey of Sheba’s Infection Prevention and Control Unit, led by Prof. Regev-Yochay.
[Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Levin lash AG over handling of anti-overhaul protests](
By ToI Staff
‘In what country in the world do people block off an airport and not get prosecuted?’ PM fumes, as opponents of judicial shakeup call to ramp up demonstrations
[Court freezes evacuation of illegal West Bank outpost, as two other outposts removed](
By Jeremy Sharon
[Anti-overhaul protesters target ministers’ homes as government seeks crackdown](
By ToI Staff
Top Ops
Susannah Schild
[5 tips for awesome summer hiking in Israel](
When itâs just too hot, start with the water hikes, but donât forget the other ways to stay cool while enjoying the great outdoors
David Sedley
[Defense against the dark arts: Parshat Balak](
In case you thought Balaamâs spiritual heights would lead him to reevaluate his life choices and protect the Israelites, guess again [600 arrested, 200 police hurt on France’s 3rd night of protests over teen’s killing](
By Sylvie Corbet, John Leicester and ALEX TURNBULL
Macron to hold emergency meeting as tens of thousands of officers deployed to quell protests sparked by police shooting of teen during traffic stop
[France mulls state of emergency after 3rd night of riots over deadly police shooting](
By Anne Renaut
Interview
[Child star of ‘And Just Like That’ excited to celebrate her bat mitzvah in Israel](
By Amy Spiro
Fresh off premiere of second season of ‘Sex and the City’ spinoff, actress Alexa Swinton discusses her non-binary character Rock, connection to Judaism and goals for the future
[In first, Hebrew U. lab induces placenta cells, boosting pregnancy disorder research](
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Achievement will allow study of possible causes for placental insufficiency, which affects up to 15% of pregnancies and causes one in 100 pregnancies to end in miscarriage
[Iraqis storm Swedish embassy as Muslim world denounces Quran burning](
By AFP
After sparking major international row by destroying holy book, Salwan Momika vows to do so again within 10 days; US deeply concerned, but defends permitting protest
[Letter threatening PM found on grave of his brother, Yoni Netanyahu](
By ToI Staff
Police and Shin Bet investigating; note calls on Netanyahu to reconquer Gaza Strip, bring home captives; apparently unrelated to judicial overhaul disputes
ToI podcast
[What Matters Now to Prof. Yedidia Stern: A ‘thin constitution’](
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
As protests against the judicial overhaul again ramp up, a leading Israeli legal scholar believes the national situation is not yet dire enough to be a ‘full constitutional moment’ [In about face, Milchan tells court he asked Netanyahu for help on tax exemption](
By ToI Staff
Defense attorney says Hollywood producer told cops he did not speak to Netanyahu about the issue. Judge tacitly reprimands Sara Netanyahu for embrace ahead of testimony
[Judges in Netanyahu trial confirm suggesting prosecution drop bribery charge](
By ToI Staff [Jewish groups fete Supreme Court ruling bolstering religious accommodation rule](
By Ron Kampeas
Decision raises standard for employers refusing to give workers a Sabbath day off to a ‘substantial’ hardship, putting ‘real teeth into the law,’ says AJC legal officer
[Thousands of kosher food lovers turn out for the first-ever Kosherpalooza in NJ](
By Jackie Hajdenberg
After the industry-centered Kosherfest’s termination, a new festival for consumers sees a surge of civilian foodies noshing on gourmet delicacies like charcuterie and steak tartare Obituary
Charlie Summers
[Raanan Gissin, media-savvy senior adviser to Ariel Sharon, dies aged 74](
During the Second Intifada, the former PM’s spokesman forever changed how Israel interfaced with the international press, foreseeing the major role it would play in future wars
[CRM]( More Headlines
[12 held for breaking into military prison, rioting over young Haredi woman’s arrest](
By ToI Staff
[‘Psychotic’ synagogue shooter thought he deserved a parade, medals, expert testifies](
By AP and ToI Staff
[Israel antitrust watchdog declares Wissotzky a monopoly](
By Sharon Wrobel
[Report: PM’s chief of staff threatened to weaken judiciary if judge wife not promoted](
By ToI Staff
[US Supreme Court bars affirmative action benefiting minorities in college admissions](
By Mark Sherman
[Druze community urges Netanyahu to review Golan wind turbine project, alleging fraud](
By Gianluca Pacchiani
[Chabad opens Germanyâs largest Jewish center since before WWII](
By Toby Axelrod
[Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel](
By Danielle Nagler
[‘A small peace for an hour’: Israelis help Palestinian patients travel to hospitals](
By AFP
[Authorities probing mystery deaths of endangered seagull chicks at nesting colony](
By ToI Staff
[Madonna out of hospital, expected to make full recovery](
By AFP [The daily edition](
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