PM: Overhaul proposal was bad but must fix how judges chosen * PM raises antisemitism; Musk cites free speech * Abbas basts EU * German envoy rapped for going to High Ct.

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Tuesday, September 19, 2023 [PM says original overhaul proposal ‘was bad,’ but must fix how Israel chooses judges]( By Lazar Berman, Michael Bachner and ToI Staff In conversation with Elon Musk, Netanyahu calls legislation his coalition has been advancing through the Knesset a ‘mistake’ that would ‘reject one imbalance by creating another’ [PM hopes Musk can ‘roll back’ antisemitism; X owner plans small user fee to stop bots]( By Lazar Berman, AP and Jacob Magid [Arguing overhaul still ‘good,’ Likud minister likens opponents to apartheid regime]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn and ToI Staff [As Netanyahu arrives in New York, anti-overhaul activists launch week of protests]( By Luke Tress Protesters to head to PM’s hotel in first of series of planned rallies as premier meets Biden and other world leaders at UN’s General Assembly [Deputy Knesset speaker: Anti-overhaul protesters in US are ‘worse’ than Iran, PLO]( By ToI Staff [‘Netanyahu tears Israel apart’: Anti-overhaul protesters hound PM as US visit begins]( By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE at UN: Biden about to speak; UN chief: Unilateral actions intensifying, subverting hopes for 2-state solution]( By Joshua Davidovich Guterres also condemns ‘bloodshed in occupied Palestinian territories’; Ukrainian president expected to press Netanyahu for missile defense supplies Exclusive [‘They’re animals’: Abbas blasts EU over its stance on Palestinian elections]( By Jacob Magid At private NYC event, PA leader says EU pushed him to hold elections and said it would coax Israel to allow balloting in East Jerusalem, but failed to deliver: ‘They’re all talk’ [Only about 3 in 10 Americans see Israel as an ally that shares US interests — poll]( By Matthew Lee and Linley Sanders 4 in 10 describe Israel as partner with which US should cooperate; more support for Israel ties among Republicans, amid Biden-Netanyahu friction and US criticism of overhaul [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Sept 19: Anti-overhaul protesters nip at Netanyahu’s heels on US trip]( By ToI Staff [Page hits / Protesters troll PM’s US visit with critical bio on netanyahu.org]( By Michael Horovitz [Germany rebuffs Israeli anger after envoy attends High Court ‘reasonableness’ hearing]( By Lazar Berman Jerusalem says behavior unacceptable, but Berlin retorts actions in line with diplomatic role; Scholz: ‘He has clear principles. Everyone knows that, including in Israel’ [Advanced sensors, high-tech helmet: Israel’s 5th generation battle tank revealed]( By Emanuel Fabian First Barak tanks handed over to Armored Corps after five years of development by IDF, Defense Ministry and several Israeli arms manufacturers [‘100% carrots’: Arab states, EU unveil plan to entice Israel, PA to sign peace deal]( By Jacob Magid Initiative’s European architect highlights effort to show parties what will be available to them if they reach a deal; Arab participants use event to blast Israeli policies [Only way to solve conflict is independent Palestinian state, says top Saudi diplomat]( By ToI Staff [Iran’s president warns against normalization with Israel]( By Paul Haven [Anti-overhaul protesters nip at Netanyahu’s heels on US trip]( [listen to the podcast]( Top Ops Joe Buccino [Blood money: Biden’s Iran deal endangers the Middle East]( The $6 billion Tehran received will most likely be used to support its nuclear pursuits and fund acts of terrorism Yuval Krausz [The blood-stained jacket: Yom Kippur, 1973]( We gathered in the dining room and learned we had been attacked by both Syria and Egypt and we were all to return to our units Interview [After tackling Golda, director Guy Nattiv goes to the mat for Iran’s exiled athletes]( By Jessica Steinberg The Israeli filmmaker discusses his new film, ‘Tatami,’ which grapples with anti-Israel pressure on Iranian judokas, and blames jeers for his Meir biopic on the political climate Op-ed Haviv Rettig Gur [Is a frustrated right starting to consider a larger constitutional process?]( Chastened by failure, some champions of the Knesset’s sovereignty and power are grudgingly, haltingly looking outside the parliament for a solution to the judiciary crisis [Tunisian leader claims ‘Zionist’ influence evident in naming of Storm Daniel]( By Michael Bachner In latest antisemitic controversy, President Kais Saied says Zionist movement ‘has penetrated to attack the mind and thinking,’ also ascribes name of Abraham Accords to same reason [Iraqi PM said to get White House invitation from Biden]( By ToI Staff [UN warns disease outbreak in Libya’s flooded east may spark ‘2nd devastating crisis’]( By YOUSEF MARUD and jack jeffery [‘Leadership failure’: Gantz rebukes Netanyahu for planning to skip Rabin memorial]( By Michael Bachner Opposition MK says PM must ‘do the right thing’ and honor assassinated leader’s memory at Mount Herzl even if protests are likely; Labor head: ‘Ceremony more dignified without him’ [In first for sitting PM, Netanyahu expected to skip Rabin memorial at Mount Herzl]( By Michael Bachner [IDF disabled veteran athletes bring home 14 medals from their first Invictus Games]( By Renee Ghert-Zand Israeli team makes a splash in its debut at sports competition for wounded combatants from around the world, meets ‘kind and friendly’ games founder Prince Harry [Palestinians riot on Gaza border for third time in days, despite Israeli sanctions]( By Emanuel Fabian Pedestrian crossing to remain closed for at least another day following renewed violence on frontier; 2 said to be wounded by IDF fire [IDF prepares to demolish homes of 3 Palestinians charged in June terror attack]( By Emanuel Fabian [Police urge gun owners to carry at synagogue as terror alerts spike at High Holidays]( By ToI Staff [Knesset okays NIS 149 million for Rabbinate salaries, renovations of rabbis’ tombs]( By Carrie Keller-Lynn Opposition MKs on Finance Committee accuse panel of approving funds for ‘needs that do not really exist’ [Mossad, Shin Bet to take in Haredim in new national service program – report]( By ToI Staff [CRM]( [‘The nightmare is over’: US prisoners embrace loved ones upon return from Iran]( By Ellen Knickmeyer, Jon Gambrell and LUJAIN JO Relatives cry ‘freedom’ as captives released in exchange for frozen oil funds land at airbase in Virginia; deal with Tehran praised by family members, denounced by GOP [Biden takes political risk ahead of election with Iran prisoner swap]( By Danny Kemp [Five US prisoners freed from Iran after long ordeal, in exchange for frozen funds]( By Jon Gambrell, LUJAIN JO and Matthew Lee More Headlines [Shlomo Kramer’s cybersecurity unicorn snags $238m at over $3 billion valuation]( By Sharon Wrobel [AG to court: Delay recusal law implementation so it doesn’t apply to Netanyahu]( By Jeremy Sharon [IAEA chief warns of consequences if Iran does not reaccredit nuclear inspectors]( By Maria Danilova [Israeli startup wins healthcare tech challenge to help US hospitals cut costs]( By Sharon Wrobel [In unusual move, rabbis in Europe condemn Armenian Holocaust comparisons]( By Canaan Lidor [Planning panel okays Tel Aviv metro via Bnei Brak, which denies approving Shabbat work]( By ToI Staff [Swiss private bank expands in Israel with financial services operations]( By Sharon Wrobel [Psychiatric hospital near Jerusalem hit by suspected cyberattack]( By ToI Staff [Germany bans prominent neo-Nazi group: ‘Clear signal against racism and antisemitism’]( By Kirsten Grieshaber [Over 200 hotels offer 20% off as high prices leave rooms empty]( By Michael Horovitz [‘Air Haifa’: New airline set to launch out of northern Israel]( By ToI Staff [Doctor arrested for importing date rape drugs from abroad]( By ToI Staff [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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