PM slams int’l criticism of overhaul * Right-wing TV panelist calls to free Rabin’s killer * Israeli anchors launch AI-powered TikTok news * Cookie bites peanut allergies

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Monday, July 31, 2023 [Netanyahu rebuffs international criticism of overhaul: ‘We’ll make our own decisions’]( By ToI Staff ‘I never comment on internal debates of other democracies,’ PM tells Fox News in rebuke of US and others; says he seeks consensus, reservists’ refusal is the real democratic threat [In op-ed, ex-Shin Bet head urges US to intervene like it did in apartheid South Africa]( By ToI Staff [State attorney says police can’t probe protesters for incitement without his okay]( By ToI Staff [Lapid rules out coalition with Likud while Netanyahu in power: ‘Death of decency’]( By ToI Staff Opposition leader responds to speculation unity government could be set up to allow ouster of far-right, and Saudi normalization deal; says he opposes Riyadh enriching uranium [Lapid, Gantz said to reject possibility of joining Netanyahu coalition for Saudi deal]( By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid [Lapid: Freeze judicial overhaul until 2025, or we won’t return to talks]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn Live updates [LIVE: All 15 High Court justices to hear petitions against ‘reasonableness law’]( By Amy Spiro In first, full panel to weigh appeals on September 12 against first element of coalition’s judicial overhaul, which limits judicial review of governmental decisions [Panelist on right-wing TV calls to free Rabin assassin, to audience applause; is booted]( By Michael Horovitz and ToI Staff Lawyer Ari Shamai says Yigal Amir, who is serving life term without possibility of parole, should be released; Channel 14 says he will no longer appear on network [Ben Gvir helps ex-spy Pollard get gun license in face of police objection]( By ToI Staff [Report: Mossad chief visited White House to discuss Saudi normalization]( By ToI Staff David Barnea visit seen as part of Biden administration’s ‘full-bore effort’ to reach Jerusalem-Riyadh deal, which will reportedly require Israeli concessions to Palestinians [Analysis / Potential Saudi-Israel normalization could see Palestinians thrown under the bus]( By Tal Schneider [High Court rules unanimously against mayoral election law that would benefit Deri ally]( By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff Judges say changes to cooling-off period for acting mayor must take effect only after next municipal poll; note legislation seemed ‘tailor-made’ to benefit Boaz Yosef [Likud MK says Netanyahu should hand judicial overhaul ‘baton’ to Levin]( By ToI Staff [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing July 31: On final Knesset day, High Court hobbles coalition’s pet law]( By ToI Staff [The future of news? Israeli anchors launch AI-powered TikTok broadcast]( By Amy Spiro A few months ago ACT News was aimed at Israeli advocacy, but co-founders Miri Michaeli and Moshe Klughaft now say its avatars will promote ‘uplifting events from around the world’ Top Ops Daniel Orenstein [I asked AI how to turn Israel into a dictatorship. We are on our way]( When ChatGPT agrees with the real live expert in democratic regimes that have fallen to dictators Naomi Chazan [To restart, not repeat – that’s what Israel needs now]( Do those calling for consensus think the electorate is blind?! The country must grapple with its issues and reboot altogether [On final Knesset day, High Court hobbles coalition’s pet law]( [listen to the podcast]( [India terror suspects said to have plotted attack on Mumbai Chabad House]( By ToI Staff Two men linked to local Islamist group behind efforts to kill Hindu leaders; Israeli intelligence said involved in probe, security stepped up at Jewish sites [Iranians tried to hack state employees and researchers, Shin Bet says]( By Emanuel Fabian [Suicide bomber at political rally in Pakistan kills at least 44, wounds nearly 200]( By ANWARULLAH KHAN and RIAZ KHAN [Knesset advances bill demanding loyalty pledge from senior diplomats serving abroad]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn If finalized, legislation would require ambassadors and consuls to pledge loyalty to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state as condition of receiving postings [Knesset okays stronger punishment for sex offenses motivated by terrorism or racism]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn [Netanyahu meets security chiefs amid ongoing Hezbollah provocations on border]( By Emanuel Fabian PM accepts recommendations of defense officials, office says without elaborating; Lebanese citizens approach border waving Hezbollah flags, in latest in string of incidents [Helicopter pilots’ course said shortened after volunteer instructors refuse to show up]( By Emanuel Fabian [Thousands take to streets in Gaza in rare public protests against Hamas]( By Agencies Demonstrators rail against terror group that rules impoverished Strip to complain about chronic power outages and difficult living conditions [IDF operates in Jenin for first time since major operation a month ago]( By Emanuel Fabian [Israel says it foiled ‘irregular’ weapons smuggling from Jordan]( By Emanuel Fabian [Years in the baking, Israeli doctor’s cookie could take bite out of peanut allergies]( By Renee Ghert-Zand As rates of life-threatening food allergies rise globally, researchers study underlying reasons, develop new immunology treatments, and offer updated feeding guidelines for babies [Shooting in Lod pushes violent crime deaths in Arab community to 136 this year]( By ToI Staff Critically injured man taken to hospital, where he dies; another man succumbs to gunshot wounds sustained over weekend [Palestinian arrested in case of unidentified woman’s body found in Tel Aviv]( By ToI Staff [Knesset passes domestic abuse monitoring law after long delays and squabbles]( By ToI Staff [CRM]( [Jewish groups decry use of Auschwitz visit as ‘marriage counseling’ in Bollywood film]( By Andrew Lapin Critics are calling for romantic melodrama ‘Bawaal’ to be removed from Amazon due to insensitivities, but the director says it’s being misunderstood More Headlines [Finance Ministry experts said to warn trans-Israel high-speed train a waste of money]( By ToI Staff [Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida]( By AP [Green organizations to boycott UN COP28 climate confab in Dubai]( By Sue Surkes [Death toll climbs to 6 as Palestinian factions continue to clash in Lebanon camp]( By AP and ToI Staff [Israel approves tax benefits to boost tech, as judicial jitters imperil investments]( By Sharon Wrobel [Hollywood-quality video tech startup secures $3m in early stage financing]( By Sharon Wrobel [Quite the find / New Google president Ruth Porat has Israeli roots]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Constellation of stars / Mark Eliyahu lines up Rita, Shai Tsabari and more for Tu B’Av concert]( 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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