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Sunday, March 5, 2023
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37 of 40 reserve pilots in key fighter squadron refuse to train over judicial shakeup
By
Emanuel Fabian
Most in 69th Squadron – which operates F-15I jets, struck Syria’s nuclear reactor – won’t show up to train Wed. in protest of gov’t moves, but will report for operational missions
Lapid opposes reservists’ threats to refuse service, says he understands their fears
By
ToI Staff
Yuval Noah Harari: They don't know who they're messing with
Hundreds of thousands protest government; new ‘disruption day’ called for Thursday
By
ToI Staff
Police use water cannon, horses as hundreds attempt to block Ayalon Highway; former Likud minister urges her party’s MKs to oppose overhaul: ‘Why do you stay silent?’
Likud accuses Dan Halutz of incitement after he draws line between Netanyahu, Hitler
By
ToI Staff
Likud’s Regev likens protesters who surrounded Sara Netanyahu at salon to terrorists
By
ToI Staff
Would be better if Smotrich cancels trip, US source tells TV
Smotrich says his call to ‘wipe out’ Huwara was an ’emotional slip of the tongue’
By
ToI Staff
and
Jacob Magid
Officials say White House holding discussions over whether to grant far-right minister a visa for US visit next week, but indicate he is unlikely to be barred
Netanyahu welcomes Smotrich’s retraction of ‘inappropriate’ call to wipe out Huwara
By
Michael Bachner
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Jacob Magid
ToI podcast
Daily Briefing Mar. 5: Mr. Smotrich may go to Washington, but will anyone meet him?
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Reports: IDF chief warns PM that reservist protest refusals could spread in military
By
ToI Staff
As growing numbers of reservists speak out against judicial overhaul plans, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says ‘we must speak — quickly’ before IDF capabilities are harmed
7:22 pm
Gallant, Netanyahu to meet tonight as reservists' protest refusals grow
7:11 pm
Knesset votes to change bylaws to delay appointments to Judicial Selection Committee
6:56 pm
El Al says pilots found to staff Netanyahu's flight to Rome after apparent boycott
Entebbe rescue squad blasts Netanyahu for ‘sacrificing country for own interests’
By
Michael Horovitz
Veterans cite leadership of PM’s brother, killed during operation, while calling out premier for ‘divide and rule’ tactics, blast him for comparing demonstrators to Huwara rioters
Op-ed
David Horovitz
Pilots’ alarm shows Israel now in danger of entering a death spiral
On Friday, dozens of Israeli pilots -- reservists who remain engaged in active service -- met with the head of the Israel Air Force to raise burning concerns over the direction the governing coalition is taking Israel, and the consequences for their vital, ongoing role in the country's defense. Noting that they represent hundreds more...
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Netanyahu: Protest leaders are 'extreme and dangerous group'
Coalition pitches Tuesday judicial overhaul talks; opposition: Halt the bills first
By
ToI Staff
Lapid, Gantz swiftly reject negotiations initially proposed by business groups, noting government refusal to freeze legislative push; override bill advances out of committee
Likud’s Edelstein backs pausing judicial overhaul, says other MKs feel the same
By
ToI Staff
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Avi Weiss
Aggressive compromise is a sign of strength, not weakness
In the ’80s, I was sure the Jewish underground was right. Now I know better: Israel needs both right and left for balance
Miriam Reisler
Do you know where your daughters are on Purim night?
Are they out partying wildly? At home feeling bored or left-out? Revisit the essence of the day to help them (and you) celebrate better
Shalom Wald
Hello, has anyone noticed China’s pivot against Israel?
President Xi rebuked Israel in a statement co-signed by Iran’s president. That has never happened before
Arik Ascherman
This Purim, skip or whisper the verses of slaughter. End the Had Gadya cycle
Now is the time we are called to distinguish between good and evil, even as we seethe with anger and pain
Interview
Jacob Magid
Top Abbas aide: Israel hasn’t fulfilled Aqaba promise to transfer withheld PA funds
A top Palestinian Authority official said Saturday that Israel committed at a regional summit on Sunday to transfer millions of dollars in tax revenues it has withheld from the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority. "They promised at Aqaba that they would transfer all of the funds, but as of now we haven't gotten anything," PA Civil Affairs...
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Netanyahu slams IAEA chief for saying attacks on nuclear facilities ‘outlawed’
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ToI Staff
and
Agencies
PM says remarks ‘unworthy’ of Rafael Grossi, vows Israel will protect itself against ‘oppressors’ like Purim villain Haman
After Grossi visit to Tehran, IAEA says Iran to restart nuclear surveillance cameras
By
AFP
New cases of mysterious poisoning of schoolgirls hit different Iran regions
By
AFP
Author interview
'Israelis think Iran is like the Third Reich'
Is Iran really the existential threat Israel claims it is? This author thinks not
By
JP O’ Malley
In his new book ‘Fear and Insecurity,’ Jonathan Leslie says Israeli politicians are blowing Iranian nuclear aspirations out of proportion – and they’re doing it for the votes
Gallant refuses to answer Ben Gvir call seeking answers on detained Huwara suspects
By
Emanuel Fabian
and
ToI Staff
Far-right minister turns to Netanyahu after hitting dead end with defense minister as he demanded to know why alleged extremists were being held without charge
UK, France, Germany, others condemn West Bank violence, call to ‘restore calm’
By
AP
and
ToI Staff
Defying AG, ministers advance bill that would let Netanyahu keep financial gift
By
Carrie Keller-Lynn
The government formally decided on Sunday to back a Likud-sponsored bill to ease donations to lawmakers -- including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu -- despite the measure being attacked by the attorney general and watchdogs as an opening for political corruption. If passed into law after four Knesset votes,...
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UTJ’s Porush returns as minister of Meron pilgrimage after getting powers he sought
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ToI Staff
IDF: Troops targeted in drive-by shooting in West Bank; 7 terror suspects detained
By
Emanuel Fabian
No soldiers hurt in attack near Shuweika; gunfire also heard by Israeli motorists near Beit Hagai
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Trump pitches another term, slams Republican ‘fools’ at ‘MAGApalooza’ gathering
By
Frankie TAGGART
Former US president hailed as superstar at CPAC event, repeats voter fraud conspiracies, avoids attacking rivals, presents himself as only candidate who can ‘prevent World War III’
'I want Peruvians to be able to access our culture'
Founder of Peru’s only Jewish bakery turned Instagram star dishes food for thought
By
Jacob Kessler
With Oh-jalá, Deborah Trapunsky serves up delectable challah and other baked goods while also sating a hunger for knowledge about Judaism among her 18,000 social media followers
Shufersal injects NIS 28 million to open Dutch SPAR chain in Israel
By
Sharon Wrobel
Israel’s biggest supermarket chain inks deal to exclusively import and sell SPAR products in Israel, vowing to increase competition and bring down food prices
‘The ship has reached the shore’: UN agrees on ‘historic’ deal to protect oceans
By
AFP
After 2 weeks of intense talks, negotiators hammer out conservation plan with goal of protecting 30% of world’s land and sea by 2030; text to be formally adopted at later date
Climate activists soak Israeli artist’s work in ‘oil’ at German parliament
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AP
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Arson suspected as fire rips through Hapoel Tel Aviv training base hours before game
By
Ash Obel
Syrian man charged with spying on Israel for Hezbollah
By
Emanuel Fabian
and
ToI Staff
Soldier arrested for trying to smuggle Palestinians through West Bank checkpoint
By
Emanuel Fabian
Ukrainians try to hold on in devastated Bakhmut as Russians surround city
By
AFP
Fashion hang up
American Eagle now has a mezuzah at its Times Square flagship
By
Jacob Henry
Ancient Roman vase is 1st evidence of gladiator battles on English soil
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Ash Obel
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