UN, Israel in open dispute over Jenin * Soldier killed in W Bank shooting buried * Israeli abducted in Iraq was warned of danger * Podcast: Archaeologist on Indiana Jones

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Friday, July 7, 2023 [UN chief: Israel ‘obviously’ used excessive force in Jenin; Israel demands retraction]( By Luke Tress Guterres dodges question on UN war crimes allegation, blames Israel for ‘worst violence’ in West Bank in years; UN envoy Erdan: ‘Shameful’ statements ‘detached from reality’ [UK newspaper cartoon equating Jenin to Ukraine bitterly criticized by Jewish leaders]( By ToI Staff [UAE pledges $15 million through UNRWA to help rebuild Jenin refugee camp]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [‘Always first to volunteer’: Soldier killed in West Bank shooting laid to rest]( By ToI Staff Hundreds turn out for Jerusalem funeral of Staff Sgt. Shilo Yosef Amir of the Givati Brigade, who was slain by a Palestinian gunman near the settlement of Kedumim [In rare statement, Hamas claims responsibility for string of recent deadly attacks]( By Emanuel Fabian [IDF soldier killed in West Bank shooting attack; troops kill the Palestinian gunman]( By Emanuel Fabian [Israeli-Russian researcher missing in Iraq was repeatedly warned of dangers – report]( By ToI Staff Israeli TV says officials conveyed to Elizabeth Tsurkov fears for her safety before last visit; Iraqi TV airs ‘last known’ footage of Princeton academic before abduction [Iraqi government opens probe into kidnapping of Israeli-Russian academic]( By AFP [Iraq said fretting over possible Israeli strikes on pro-Iran group behind abduction]( By Gianluca Pacchiani and ToI Staff [Iraq militia implies it was not involved in abduction of Israeli-Russian researcher]( By AFP and ToI Staff [Government acknowledges allowing illegal construction at Homesh outpost]( By ToI Staff State defends move by arguing yeshiva was moved off private land; troops hurl stun grenade at left-wing activists trying to reach site, setting Palestinian farmland on fire [Two Palestinian gunmen accused of recent attack killed by Israeli forces in Nablus]( By Emanuel Fabian Shin Bet says men were behind shooting in small West Bank Samaritan community on Wednesday; troops map home of Hamas gunman who killed soldier [8 Palestinians arrested for livestreaming harassment of mentally ill Haredi man]( By ToI Staff In video shared on TikTok, group of teens and young adults cursed and laughed at ultra-Orthodox man at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem [Once representing hope, an EU mission in Gaza is symbol of sputtering Western vision]( By Josef Federman [Christians worry growing protests against ‘missionaries’ will soon turn bloody]( By Lazar Berman Deputy Jerusalem mayor leads extremists’ campaign against evangelists they believe are trying to convert Jews, as Messianic Jews and others fend off attacks and missionizing claims Top Ops Chana Tannenbaum [When you can’t avoid the abyss, climb out of it]( Everyone knows that Korah and his whole family died in the most famous sinkhole of all time. But what if they didn’t all die? Mijal Bitton [What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks (still) teaches us about leadership]( In a dishonest world, where cynicism is tempting, our Sacks Scholars program was countercultural, reminding us to serve with joy, hope, courage, and wonder ToI podcast [What Matters Now to archaeologist Aren Maeir: Indiana Jones’s new adventure]( By Amanda Borschel-Dan Working as a real archaeologist under the shadow of a Hollywood icon has been a mixed blessing for this actual prof, who explains how the field has evolved over the past 4 decades [On last day of testimony, Milchan reverses himself, says PM did assist with US visa]( By Jeremy Sharon Questioned for second time by prosecution, key witness in premier’s corruption trial goes back on several claims he made in Netanyahu’s favor during cross-examination [Police clash with group protesting acquittal in 2020 killing of autistic Palestinian]( By Charlie Summers Activists gather in Jerusalem’s downtown hours after court clears Border Police officer of wrongdoing in shooting death of 32-year-old Iyad Halak in capital’s Old City [As cabinet plans to discuss police response to protests, AG warns against interference]( By ToI Staff Ministers assail Gali Baharav-Miara after she tells PM it’s ‘neither possible or proper’ to deliberate specific policing actions at upcoming meeting [Overhaul protests at MKs’ homes, key roads; plans for unprecedented demo next week]( By ToI Staff [Photographer hit by car at Tel Aviv protest questioned for ‘breaching public order’]( By Gianluca Pacchiani Interview [Inventor, blindness activist and former roommate of Art Garfunkel honored at Harvard]( By Rich Tenorio The musician inspired Sanford Greenberg to push on with his studies at Columbia after losing his sight. In turn, he helped inspire the classic anthem, ‘The Sound of Silence’ [Sheba Pandemic Research Institute and partners developing pan-coronavirus vaccine]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Researchers apply AI to unique database of healthcare workers’ blood samples to determine best antigen to protect against multiple pathogens and variants [7 Ukrainian teens to get a break from war at a US Jewish sports camp this summer]( By jacob gurvis The campers will spend four weeks at Ramah Sports Academy in California as the Maccabi athletic organization seeks ways to help the bombarded Jewish community [US clashes with Russia over Iran, Ukraine at UN Security Council meeting]( By Edith M. Lederer [CRM]( [Hong Kong gets an eruv, releasing its observant Jews from Shabbat confinement]( By Canaan Lidor The inauguration of the symbolic area in which Jews may carry objects on the Sabbath upgrades the weekend routine of dozens of observant community members, as well as visitors More Headlines [Rubble from Munich synagogue razed on Hitler’s orders found during construction work]( By ToI Staff [Elon Musk threatens Meta with lawsuit as Twitter rival Threads takes off]( By Alex Pigman and Thomas URBAIN [New Hampshire governor bans state investments in companies that boycott Israel]( By Luke Tress [Masses in Pakistan attend anti-Sweden protests after Quran burning in Stockholm]( By Munir Ahmed [UK vows to ‘lead international opposition’ to Iran as head of UN Security Council]( By Lazar Berman and AFP [US finally destroying the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile]( By Andrew DeMillo, Thomas Peipert and DYLAN LOVAN [Soros’ Open Society Foundations to sack 40% of staff under son’s new leadership]( By THALIA BEATY [Tunes of tribute / India-inspired musician praises the divine with ‘Hallel’]( 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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