Gallant denounces IDF reservists’ refusal threats * Tom Friedman: US rethink on Israel ties looms * Ex-AG: Israel on brink of dictatorship * Court blocks migrant rules

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Presented by [Jonathan Dunsky]( [Gallant decries ‘dangerous’ refusal threats by reservists: ‘A reward for our enemy’]( By Emanuel Fabian Defense minister says refraining from showing up for duty ‘harms Israel’s security,’ as more open letters by reserve members against overhaul are published [‘We swore to serve the kingdom, not the king,’ reserve pilots tell air force chief]( By ToI Staff [NY Times’s Friedman: Netanyahu government making rethink of US-Israel ties ‘inevitable’]( By ToI Staff Columnist says Biden administration believes Israeli coalition is using judicial overhaul as cover for ‘unprecedented radical behavior… that is undermining our shared interests’ [Israeli official: We are not aware of any reassessment of ties by Biden]( By Lazar Berman [In knock at government, US urges Israel to protect anti-overhaul protesters]( By Jacob Magid [Netanyahu meets with Biden’s visiting energy envoy amid tensions with US]( By ToI Staff [Thousands of protesters square off with cops at airport as masses rally nationwide]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn, Simona Weinglass, ToI Staff and Naomi Lanzkron Demonstrators spill out of protest areas at Ben Gurion Airport; 77 arrested nationwide; hundreds at US mission call for support; police block marchers from Tel Aviv highway [Hundreds rally against overhaul in NYC as Israeli expats join renewed protest push]( By Luke Tress [Singer Aviv Geffen detained during anti-overhaul protest in Tel Aviv]( By ToI Staff from our sponsor [The Israeli Mystery Novel Readers Can’t Put Down!]( A tale of deception, betrayal, and murder set in Israel, 1949. Ten Years Gone is book 1 of the beloved Adam Lapid series. Perfect for fans of crime fiction, history, and Israel. [Knesset chooses far-right lawmaker to sit on judge-appointing panel]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn MK Yitzhak Kroizer joins opposition MK on 9-member committee, but justice minister has hinted he won’t convene it; Lapid: If panel doesn’t meet soon, we’ll petition High Court Analysis Jeremy Sharon [The coalition says its ‘reasonableness’ bill is backed by top judge Sohlberg. Is it?]( The conservative Supreme Court justice has strongly criticized the doctrine’s use to test politicians’ decisions, but whether he’d support the current legislation is not clear-cut [At fiery Knesset panel, legal advisers urge MKs to soften ‘extreme’ oversight bill]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn [Ex-AG Mandelblit: Overhaul legislation has Israel ‘on brink of dictatorship’]( By ToI Staff Former attorney general points to bills that give politicians control of selecting judges, scrap ‘reasonableness’ oversight and bar judges from striking down Basic Laws [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing July 12: Water cannon isn’t ‘just a spritz’ – MDs decry cops’ usage]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: In 6-1 ruling, High Court strikes down measures encouraging foreign workers to leave]( By Amy Spiro Justices say regulations that strip foreign workers of social welfare payments if they fail to leave Israel after visa expires violate their constitutional property rights [Water cannon isn’t ‘just a spritz’ – MDs decry cops’ usage]( [listen to the podcast]( Top Ops Peter Lerner [Whataboutery warfare: Radicals are reshaping Israel’s political landscape]( Prevent the distortion of our complex narrative by focused during debate: If asked ’what about X,’ reframe your point about Y Ori Golan [The song that made a country]( ’I Have No Other Country,’ a beloved anthem embraced by today’s protesters, was born of Ehud Manor’s personal tragedy, as his widow Ofra tells it [After IDF raid, Abbas lays wreath for ‘martyrs’ during first visit to Jenin in years]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Palestinian security forces deploy in West Bank city and camp as PA leader arrives by helicopter, in visit that analysts believe will do little to boost his waning authority there [6-member Palestinian cell charged in spate of recent shooting attacks, says Shin Bet]( By Emanuel Fabian [Jenin residents worry international reconstruction aid may be misappropriated by PA]( By Gianluca Pacchiani [Israeli court sentences Palestinian reporter to community service for incitement]( By AFP [Haredi minister: PM promised me override bill, ‘imperative’ for coalition survival]( By ToI Staff United Torah Judaism party leader Yitzhak Goldknopf says he was assured the contentious measure will become law; days ago, Netanyahu insisted it was dead [PM reportedly raises possibility of delaying overhaul in event of security escalation]( By ToI Staff [Netanyahu tweets claim that protesters against overhaul blocked ambulances]( By ToI Staff [Is antisemitism delusional? Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s fate hinges on answer]( By Ron Kampeas Defense lawyers, hoping to avoid death sentence for gunman Robert Bowers, argue his antisemitic beliefs were a manifestation of mental illness; expert witness rejects notion Interview [Israel’s divide threatens its future, says Jewish MP who left and rejoined UK Labour]( By Lazar Berman Luciana Berger, who faced antisemitic abuse during the Jeremy Corbyn years, shares her worries over local judicial fight, but is encouraged by popular engagement during protests [Scorching heatwave to settle over Israel, with Jordan Valley temperatures to hit 46°C]( By Michael Horovitz Peak to come Thursday, with 33°C in Tel Aviv, 37°C in Jerusalem; electricity management company presents plan to avoid repeat of June blackouts [Man shot dead in north amid deadly crimewave in Arab community]( By ToI Staff Kafr Qara resident gunned down hours after death of dentist pushed 2023 homicide count in community past last year’s total [Dentist shot dead outside his home in northern Arab town, as toll passes last year’s]( By Michael Horovitz [CRM]( [Evangelical churches turn to US Jewish nonprofit to help them have hard conversations]( By Ron Kampeas For nearly a decade, Resetting the Table has taught Jewish groups to share opposing perspectives on Israel. Now a modified program helps others grapple with increasing polarization More Headlines [Israeli man kidnapped for ransom in northern Ethiopia]( By Michael Horovitz [Palestinian family evicted from Jerusalem home after decades-long legal battle]( By AP and ToI Staff [Gallant headed to Baku to meet Azerbaijan president as ties grow]( By Lazar Berman [Israel kicks off much-sought privatization of Israel Post after recovery push]( By Sharon Wrobel [Prosecutors unveil pending charges against former Yamina MK for double-voting]( By Alexander Fulbright [Israeli online freight booking platform axes 13% of its workforce]( By Sharon Wrobel [US officially rejoins UNESCO, five years after Trump’s withdrawal]( By AP and ToI Staff [Israeli cybersecurity startup comes out of stealth with $30 million in funding]( By Sharon Wrobel [Maccabi Haifa fans fire flares at field, clash with rivals at UEFA game in Malta]( By Michael Horovitz [Coming out soon / ‘Transparent’ musical to launch on Broadway next year]( By jacob gurvis [Obituary / Marlena Spieler, traveling Jewish cookbook author, dies aged 74]( By Andrew Silow-Carroll [Obituary / Milan Kundera, exiled Czech author and dissident, dies in Paris aged 94]( By Agencies [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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