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What Matters Most On Friday, August 4, 2023

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The entrance to the offices of the Kohelet Forum, the conservative think tank deeply involved in the judicial overhaul, blockaded by protesters, March 9, 2023. (Flash90)

Protesters hound gov't lawmakers nationwide, and on a plane

Main donor stops funding Kohelet think tank behind overhaul, calls to heal rifts

By Michael Horovitz

Breaking from divisive institute, US billionaire Arthur Dantchik urges Israeli unity: ‘When a society becomes dangerously fragmented, people must come together to preserve democracy’

A Citibank office is seen in New York on January 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Citi lowers Israeli growth forecast, citing ‘recent turmoil’ over judicial overhaul

President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, August 3, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Justice Vogelman: The court is entitled to review Basic Laws

High Court calls PM recusal law ‘clearly personal,’ indicates it may intervene

By Jeremy Sharon

Setting up potential showdown, justices imply they may delay application of law that stops court removing PM; Netanyahu’s lawyer: Ouster by unelected official would be unthinkable

Can 4 minutes a day save your life? New study touts benefits of even brief exercise

By Renee Ghert-Zand

Hebrew University researcher says study showing short-burst intense physical activity can lower risk of cancer by up to 32% is proof ‘doing something is better than doing nothing’

Israelis exercise on the Tel Aviv beach boardwalk, during a nationwide COVID lockdown, February 3, 2021. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

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May is the daughter of one of the architects of Oslo, Ron Pundak. But she thinks she may be onto a different model for peace that can break the cycle where Oslo went wrong.

Haredi party heads warn gov't won't survive draft bill delay

PM aide: We’ll remake the Judicial Selection Committee, shelve rest of overhaul

Cabinet secretary: Coalition will seek opposition agreement on main bill in the judicial remake; if no deal, will politicize entire panel, with each bloc getting half the delegates

File: Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked together with Supreme Court President Esther Hayut, former finance minister Moshe Kahlon, and other members of the Israeli Judicial Selection Committee at a meeting of the committee in the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem, February 22, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90/File)

A cartoon published in the Yated Ne’eman daily, showing a Haredi man (left) saying "no thanks" to suits offered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labeled "judicial reform," "defense reform," "technology reform," and "economic reform," August 4, 2023. (Yated Ne'eman/Yoni Gerstein)

Cartoon in key Haredi newspaper says ‘no thanks’ to judicial overhaul

Former Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Karnit Flug attends the Eli Hurvitz Conference for Economy and Society, organized by Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem on June 22, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

ToI podcast'We have seen the shekel weaken against all currencies'

What Matters Now to former Bank of Israel governor Karnit Flug: The economy, stupid

By Amanda Borschel-Dan

Leading economist offers data on the current effects of the controversial judicial overhaul legislation and projections for more ripples as the high-tech industry begins to unravel

At the Tree of Life trial, I learned that a courthouse could be a place of healing

As chaplains with the unique task of offering on-site spiritual support, we saw how the process helped piece together a fragmented story

The El Al plane crash you never heard of

70 years later the mystery lives on. Why has this traumatic national event been forgotten?

Hussain Abdul-Hussain

Can Saudi normalization with Israel hurt Palestinians?

Riyadh has rightly stopped handing out free money to Palestinians unwilling to help themselves

Misdirection and misinformation: Plastics and Parshat Ekev

Filthy rich corporate polluters paid for ads suggesting that people alone could clean up the world. But the people can’t do it alone

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers leads survivors and families of the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in a prayer of thanks, at the Jewish Community Center in Pittsburgh, August 2, 2023. (Ron Kampeas/JTA)

‘Long slog over’: Pittsburgh Jews relieved, resilient and grateful after sentencing

While differences remain over death penalty, members of Jewish community say they’re ‘united in supporting each other’ as trial for perpetrator of Tree of Life massacre reaches end

In this combo image made from photos provided by the US District Court Western District of Pennsylvania are the victims of the October 27, 2018, assault on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. On the top row, from left: Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, and David Rosenthal; bottom row, from left, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Dan Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger. (United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania via AP)

Gunman formally sentenced to death for carrying out Pittsburgh synagogue massacre

By Peter Smith and Michael Rubinkam

Illustrative: The baggage claim area at Ben Gurion Airport,April 2018. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)

Luggage held up for hours at Ben Gurion, sparking chaos as summer travel peaks

Passengers complain of waiting up to 2 hours for bags; airports authority says it’s working to address problem while union cites manpower shortage, denies speculation of strike

Ex-top cop: Ben Gvir backing accused cops was 'horror show'

Police chief says he ‘won’t condone’ cops’ rally backing officer accused of violence

By Michael Bachner

A day after Tel Aviv’s Yasam officers cheered Yair Hanuna as he arrived for questioning in probe, Kobi Shabtai says police must be ‘apolitical’ and must not protest state bodies

Police chief Kobi Shabtai (L) arrives to attend the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on July 9, 2023. (Gil Cohen-Magen/Pool/AFP)

Illustrative: Medical personnel at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center, on March 2, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Jerusalem hospital files complaint after cops tase Palestinian who was cuffed to bed

By Michael Horovitz

People attend a ceremony to mark the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Tel Aviv on February 24, 2023. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)

‘Wake up’: Ukraine urges Israel to aid Odesa’s Jews as Russia pounds city

By Agencies and ToI Staff

Ukraine’s embassy in Israel says Jewish community significantly affected by strikes, one of which damaged Hillel office

A Russian warship seen listing on its side after a Ukrainian sea drone attack on a Black Sea port. (Twitter/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Russia says Ukraine attacked major Black Sea commercial port with drone ships

By AP

Holocaust scholar Prof. Yehuda Bauer addresses world leaders at a dinner at the President's Residence in Jerusalem as part of the World Holocaust Forum on January 22, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

Interview'Bibi knows Iran, but not the Holocaust'

Historian Yehuda Bauer: Israel’s own politicians add to global Holocaust distortion

By Charlie Summers

The preeminent scholar, 97, talks about participating in Israel’s establishment, the country’s current political state, and the book he hopes to finish next year

Then-US president Donald Trump (right) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Trump's departure to Rome at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, on May 23, 2017. (Kobi Gideon/GPO via Flash90)

Analysis

James D. Long and Victor Menaldo

Does Netanyahu offer Trump a blueprint for a post-indictment political comeback?

Case studies in Israel, Brazil and Kenya show that charges, conviction and even imprisonment are not necessarily impediments to returning to power

Former US president Donald Trump exits his vehicle to speak with reporters before boarding his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in Arlington, Virginia, August 3, 2023. (AP/Alex Brandon)

Trump ordered not to talk to election trial witnesses, including his own inner circle

By Colleen Long

Former US president Donald Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, August 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Appearing in court for 3rd indictment, Trump pleads not guilty in 2020 election case

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki gives a press conference in Ramallah in the West Bank on August 3, 2023. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)

PA foreign minister says Biden administration ‘weak,’ lacks courage in Middle East

By AP and ToI Staff

Riyad al-Malki vents frustration at US president for retaining predecessor’s pro-Israel policies, expresses hopes Riyadh won’t normalize ties with Jerusalem

Israeli forces operate in the West Bank, early August 3, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)

Palestinian said killed amid armed clashes with IDF troops in West Bank refugee camp

By Emanuel Fabian

'It's a collaboration with nature'

Honey, we redid the emperor: Bees recreate ancient statue of Hadrian in Jerusalem

By Rinat Harash

Tens of thousands of bees produce honeycomb replicas of the Roman emperor’s bronze bust in a project that combines technology, archaeology and nature

'Cosmic Slop Grease,' the opening artwork in 'Broken Crowd,' an Israel Museum exhibit featuring the works of Rashid Johnson, opening August 8, 2023 (Courtesy PR)

Rashid Johnson exhibit at Israel Museum seeks to create ‘discourse about Blackness’

By Jessica Steinberg

With just three works, installation feels like a ‘personal shout of anxiety,’ says curator Nirith Nelson, who hopes the art will speak to Israelis of Ethiopian descent

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The collapsed wall (left) and a headstone at the Samaritan cemetery in Tel Aviv, pictured on Aug. 3, 2023. (Courtesy Ben Sedaka)

Gravestones smashed in Samaritan section of Tel Aviv cemetery

By Canaan Lidor

ExxonMobil petroleum refinery and storage tanks, Antwerp, Belgium, July 10, 2022. (ClaudineVM, iStock/Getty Images)

Study: Investment house with green image pouring public funds into fossil fuels

A convoy carrying Morocco's King Mohammed VI leaves the Tetouan palace following a ceremony of allegiance to mark the 24th anniversary of his enthronement, on July 31, 2023. (Fadel Senna/AFP)

Moroccan man jailed for 5 years for criticizing king over Israel ties

By AFP

Members of The Workers Circle at a pro-democracy march. (Courtesy of The Workers Circle)

Progressive Jewish group quits Conference of Presidents over policy disputes

By Andrew Lapin

Bar Kalaf, who set himself on fire in Netanya, August 1, 2023, and died of his wounds two days later (Courtesy)

Funeral held for IDF veteran who died after self-immolating

Ivie Szalai speaks against students reading 'The Fixer' at a Beaufort County school board meeting at the Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts in South Carolina, June 27, 2023. (YouTube screenshot/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Year after ban, US school district to bring back novel about antisemitic blood libel

By Andrew Lapin

The 'Ana Frank' burger and 'Adolf' fries are seen listed on promotional materials from the fast food restaurant Honky Donky in Rafaela, Argentina. (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Argentina fast food joint drops ‘Anne Frank burger,’ ‘Hitler fries’ after backlash

File: A sign advertises Yeezy shoes made by Adidas at Kickclusive, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, New Jersey, October 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Yeezys earn $437m in first post-Kanye sale, with some earmarked for anti-hate groups

By David McHugh

The site of a deadly motorcycle accident on Route 1 on August 3, 2023. (Magen David Adom)

3 killed in separate incidents on Israeli roads within one hour

Actor Zevulun Mosheashvili in an interview, October 27, 2016. (YouTube screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

ObituaryZevulun Mosheashvili, comedy star known for role in ‘Shemesh,’ dies at 52

By Michael Horovitz

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