’Unprecedented’: Iran boots nuke site inspectors * UNESCO deems Jericho a Heritage Site in Palestine * Report: Saudis halt Israel normalization * Bee inspired in London

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Sunday, September 17, 2023 [In ‘unprecedented’ move, Iran bars 1/3 of UN inspectors from accessing nuclear sites]( By ToI Staff and Agencies IAEA chief slams ‘profoundly regrettable’ Iranian decision, warns it will harm agency’s capacity to monitor nuclear program; Tehran claims ‘political’ use of watchdog by West [Iran guard shot and killed on anniversary of Amini death]( By AFP [Iran briefly detains Mahsa Amini’s father in crackdown on 1st anniversary of death]( By Stuart Williams [‘March for democracy’: Tens of thousands expected at week 37 of anti-overhaul rallies]( By ToI Staff Weekly demonstrations shifted to Sunday due to Rosh Hashanah; organizers vow to protect Declaration of Independence after government lawyer downplays importance of document [60 Minutes to air report on protest movement in Israel as Netanyahu heads for US]( By ToI Staff [UNESCO votes to list ruins near ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine]( By AP Move likely to anger Israel, which withdrew from UN cultural body in 2019 over previous steps that Jerusalem said were designed to diminish the Jewish connection to the Holy Land [Report: Saudis suspending Israel normalization talks over Palestinian issue]( By ToI Staff Saudi-owned site says hardline Netanyahu government’s refusal to make any concessions to Palestinians at heart of Riyadh’s decision to pull away; Israel said ‘confused’ Interview Gianluca Pacchiani [Palestinian professor who took students to Auschwitz: Holocaust denial imperils peace]( Commenting on PA President Abbas’s antisemitic canards, Mohammed Dajani says distortion of Nazi atrocities is deeply tied to Palestinian narrative, built on lack of education [Palestinian said stabbed in brawl with settlers in Hebron]( By ToI Staff IDF soldier fires shot in the air to separate groups of Jewish and Arab youths; Palestinians say settlers were attacking homes [Jordan rails at ‘provocative’ Jewish visits to Temple Mount over Rosh Hashanah]( By ToI Staff Minor disturbances reported around holy site in Jerusalem’s Old City during holiday, but no significant incidents Rosh Hashanah [In London, a Jewish beekeeper draws honey and spirituality from his hives]( By Canaan Lidor For David Roth, the hobby he picked up during the COVID pandemic is not only a source of sweetener and wax, but also inspiration Top Ops Miriam Schler [The endless ways Esther Eillam made things better here]( The tireless activist leaves behind an inspiring legacy of initiatives addressing sexual assault and inequality Yedidia Stern [Restoring the covenant of fate]( In order to renew trust in the future of our democracy, Israel must regulate the distribution of powers among the branches of government [In the major West Bank settlements, anti-judicial overhaul rallies gather steam]( By Gavriel Fiske Small but growing groups of protesters – many of whom are disillusioned with a government they voted for – take to the streets in some of the far-right’s strongholds [Jewish leaders slam UPenn for hosting anti-Israel activists in High Holiday period]( By Luke Tress This week’s Palestine Writes Literature Festival features lineup including Roger Waters, speakers who have called for Israel’s destruction and compared Jewish state to Nazi Germany Israel Travels [A land with a view: Visit these scenic Israeli overlooks featuring audio guides]( By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am Scattered throughout the country’s mountains and hills are hundreds of lookout points with histories both modern and ancient. Here are just a few of them ToI Presents [Webinar: Diaspora Jews & Israel’s judicial overhaul: Differing stances]( REGISTER NOW: Join former United States ambassador to Israel David Friedman, former MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh and Prof. Gil Troy on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Israel / 12 p.m. ET. Hosted by ToI’s Amanda Borschel-Dan. [ToI Webinar / No vote, no voice? Diaspora Jews’ influence on Israel’s judicial overhaul crisis]( By ToI Staff [Rivalries in divided Libya are set aside as country copes with flood disaster]( Catastrophic flooding that killed as many as 11,300 stokes solidarity in nation riven by division since 2011 revolution [Aid arrives in Libya after catastrophic flooding, but hopes fade for survivors]( By AFP Exhibition [‘Renaissance’ of Italian synagogues and cemeteries showcased at Ferrara Jewish museum]( By Giovanni Vigna ‘Houses of Life’ collects documents and artifacts on 2,000 years of Italian Jews, puts spotlight on renovations underway at Jewish sites [CRM]( More Headlines [Egypt frees Israeli held for 3 weeks over bullets found in his bag at border crossing]( By ToI Staff [Genesis Prize co-founder accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman in 2021]( By Michael Horovitz [Dozens injured at an Eritrean event in Germany, including 26 police officers]( By AP [Hikers cleared from archaeological site after fire breaks out in nearby olive grove]( By Michael Horovitz [Erdogan says Turkey may part with EU, implying Ankara could end membership bid]( By AP [UK comedian Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault]( By AFP [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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