IDF launches biggest West Bank counter-terror op in 20 years * LIVE: Arrests as thousands at airport protest overhaul * In U-turn, Netanyahu said reviving ’override’ bill

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, July 3, 2023 Presented by [Start-Up Nation Central]( [IDF strikes in Jenin, launches major counterterrorism campaign; 8 Palestinians killed]( By Emanuel Fabian More than 1,000 troops converge on West Bank city’s refugee camp, over 10 airstrikes carried out; follows weeks of speculation on major military operation [‘We are all behind you’: Opposition gives its blessing to Jenin military operation]( By ToI Staff [Jordan, Egypt, UN slam Jenin operation, as Israeli diplomats scramble to justify it]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Anti-government protests begin at airport; police eject group from arrivals hall]( By ToI Staff Chanting ‘Democracy,’ thousands demonstrate against judicial overhaul outside Ben Gurion terminal * IDF op continues in Jenin; 8 Palestinians killed, dozens held [In U-turn, Netanyahu said to reassure ministers override clause has not been shelved]( By ToI Staff Days after telling Wall Street Journal he ‘threw out’ controversial bill, PM reportedly tells fuming cabinet behind closed doors that softened version of legislation could return [Coalition agrees to limit scope of bill reining in judicial review of government]( By ToI Staff [Soldier jailed for throwing rocks at anti-overhaul protesters from army HQ]( By Emanuel Fabian from our sponsor [Innovation Diplomacy: Bringing Israel’s Start-Up Nation Story to the World]( Yariv Becher, VP of Innovation Diplomacy at Startup-Nation Central, explains how innovation and business collaboration are the key to greater prosperity in the Middle East. [Gallant: IDF dealt ‘heavy blow’ to terror, Jenin operation ‘progressing as planned’]( By Emanuel Fabian Chief of Israeli forces in West Bank says campaign – the largest there in 20 years — aims to ‘change the situation’ in Palestinian city; gunmen targeted in drone strike [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing July 3: Open-ended IDF operation targets terror ‘city of refuge’ Jenin]( By ToI Staff [Open-ended IDF operation targets terror ‘city of refuge’ Jenin]( [listen to the podcast]( [Stepped-up anti-overhaul protests see hundreds block Haifa port, gather at airport]( By ToI Staff Moving ahead despite West Bank military op, as Knesset overhaul panel also meets, demonstrators close roads to seaport, numerous rallies held abroad ahead of protests at Ben Gurion [Overhaul critics seek show of force in afternoon protest at Ben Gurion Airport]( By ToI Staff [Knesset Ethics Committee criticizes but doesn’t censure Rothman for NYC scuffle]( By ToI Staff and Luke Tress Top Ops Ron Werber [Only a united opposition can prevent this looming catastrophe]( Without joining together, liberal parties have no chance of blocking this government’s dark vision for the country Avidan Freedman [Netanyahu’s China turn: A strategic and moral mistake]( Israel’s strength is its values, so it shouldn’t be cozying up to a cruel, morally indefensible regime, not even for realpolitik [Hezbollah said to evacuate one of the 2 tents it set up on Israeli side of Blue Line]( By ToI Staff Move comes hours after Jerusalem is said to have threatened Lebanese terror group with armed conflict if it does not move quickly to shift outpost off Israeli territory [Iran accused of executing 354 people in first half of 2023]( By AFP [Ministers advance bill demanding loyalty pledge from senior diplomats serving abroad]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn If draft bill is approved by Knesset, new ambassadors and consuls general will be compelled to swear allegiance to Israel as Jewish, democratic state [Torah study said set to be anchored in Basic Law, to cement Haredi draft exemptions]( By ToI Staff [Israel Police to study how France riots unfolded, pointing to worries of local unrest]( By ToI Staff Police commissioner orders force to examine what caused ‘extreme reaction’ by French demonstrators, amid fears of further communal violence in Israel [Grandmother of slain French teen urges calm amid unrest, after mayor’s home targeted]( By Tiphaine LE LIBOUX and Stuart Williams [Israel qualifies for Paris Olympics, will face England in Euro U-21 soccer semifinal]( By ToI Staff England’s victory over Portugal ensures that Israel takes one of three European berths and will play soccer at the Olympics for the first time since 1976 [Israel’s Manor Solomon signing for top Premier League soccer team Tottenham]( By ToI Staff Netanyahu trial [In testimony, Milchan denies getting help from Netanyahu on TV merger]( By ToI Staff Hollywood producer says Sara Netanyahu never complained about not receiving champagne, and says she gave his own wife and kids gifts, contradicting his previous testimony to police [Hayut says judges working ‘fearlessly’ after Likud urged her to decry ex-prosecutor]( By ToI Staff [With open space disappearing, Jerusalem city hall looks to give roofs a new purpose]( By Sue Surkes Mayor Moshe Lion takes inspiration from Muslala, a nonprofit organization that wants to see a million square meters of rooftops serving the community and the environment [Ex-Shin Bet heads accuse Netanyahu of lying about lead-up to Rabin assassination]( By ToI Staff Retired chiefs, hundreds of former agents in security service say premier’s autobiography promotes false conspiracy theories about the 1995 murder of his predecessor [Over 1,100 Palestinians said held by Israel without trial, highest figure since 2003]( By Emanuel Fabian [Demolition of illegal West Bank settler construction said to plummet under Smotrich]( By ToI Staff [German prosecutors take aim at Israelis behind 77 million euro fraud ring]( By Simona Weinglass Three Israelis and two others given jail terms; extradition requested for remaining suspects in Israel of ‘GetFinancial Group’ [US Jewish group launches ‘TikTok therapy’ for LGBTQ Orthodox youth]( By Luke Tress Jewish Queer Youth’s video series will provide lighthearted support and advice, as surveys show many young gay people lack mental healthcare [Egalitarian Yeshivat Hadar ordains its first — and for now, only — rabbis]( By PHILISSA CRAMER The institute, which is committed to gender equality, LGBTQ inclusion and reaching Jews across denominations, will wait until it gathers another cohort that can execute its vision [CRM]( More Headlines [Cousins jailed for killing man over rumor he winked at their female relative]( By ToI Staff [Intel to boost chipmaking in Israel, but won’t confirm $25b deal lauded by Jerusalem]( By Sharon Wrobel [Over 500,000 calves, lambs have arrived in notorious live shipments so far this year]( By Sue Surkes [Whale of a time / False killer whales spotted off Israel’s coast for 2nd time this year]( By Sue Surkes [Tel Aviv museum cancels event with Christie’s after auction of Nazi-linked jewelry]( By Asaf Shalev [Far-right German party notches another win in mayoral race as it jumps in polls]( By AFP [Ben Gvir, brother ordered to pay foreign caregiver NIS 100,000 in unpaid benefits]( By ToI Staff [Israel frees Fijian UN peacekeepers cleared of drug smuggling suspicion]( By AFP [Cabinet authorizes Ramat Arbel, a new community to be built in Galilee]( By ToI Staff [Ripped from the headlines / Israel’s Yes producing thriller series about spy boat that capsized in Italy]( By Amy Spiro [Helen Mirren, other glitterati to appear at 40th Jerusalem Film Festival]( By Jessica Steinberg [Morrissey thrilled to be in ‘God’s country’ as he performs first of two shows]( By Jessica Steinberg [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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