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Times of Israel

The daily edition

Sunday, November 29, 2020

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Nuke chief’s death said to be ‘pinnacle’ of Israeli strategy to thwart Iran bomb

By TOI staff and Agencies

Western intel officials tell TV Fakhrizadeh killing was key to long-term bid to stop Iran nukes; Jerusalem braces for response; US media posits goal was to rule out Biden diplomacy

World should thank Israel for hit on Iran nuke chief, Israeli official tells NYT

By TOI staff and Agencies

Iran claims slain nuclear scientist was working on virus detection kit, vaccine

Iranian newspaper urges striking Haifa in retaliation for Fakhrizadeh killing

By Agencies and TOI staff

Columnist says Israeli coastal city should suffer assault that destroys facilities and ‘also causes heavy human casualties’

Iranians burn Israel and US flags, Trump and Biden photos after scientist killed

Widow of slain Iran nuclear scientist: His wish to be ‘martyred’ came true

By TOI staff and Agencies

Israeli missions, Jews around world said on alert after hit on Iran nuke chief

By TOI staff and Agencies

TV reports say embassies, communities heighten security as Iran promises to avenge assassination of nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, allegedly by Israel

J Street denounces killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist

By TOI staff and Agencies

Live updates

Chanting ‘death to Israel,’ Iran MPs seek to boost enrichment, block inspectors

By Joshua Davidovich

Lawmakers in Tehran hold special session on killing of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, demanding response by ending cooperation with IAEA inspection regime

Israeli windsurfers win gold, two silvers at European Championships

Yoav Cohen, Shahar Tzuberi take top two spots in men’s race, while Katy Spychakov wins second in women’s category; medals follow wins in gymnastics, judo

Israeli men’s team beats basketball powerhouse Spain in EuroBasket qualifier

Two-thirds of Israelis returning from abroad break quarantine — report

Health officials reportedly mull compelling all travelers to get tested prior to arrival in Israel as 1-2% of arrivals said to be infected; Edelstein: ‘Pandemic is being imported’

New virus infections top 1,000 for 3rd straight day; outbreak at Dead Sea hotel

High schoolers return to classrooms, but principals say most studies stay online

Israel media review

Killer moves: What the press is saying on November 29

By Joshua Davidovich

Israel’s reported assassination of the ‘father’ of Iran’s nuke program brings the world of skullduggery to the surface as pundits weigh the possible ramifications from Tehran to DC

Top Ops

The Partition Plan in perspective

A snapshot of the UN in 1947, when 6 Arab nations walked out of the assembly and the world didn’t know that the US would vote in favor of dividing the land between Arabs and Jews

Joshua Hammerman

God prefers parishioners who aren’t dead

The most essential service we clergy can provide is to help people survive until next Shabbat — or to whenever the vaccine brings immunity. Nothing else matters

Watergen signs deal with UAE’s Al Dhara to sell ‘water-from-air’ units to region

By Shoshanna Solomon

Partnership with Abu Dhabi-based multinational will target agriculture sector, offices and apartment buildings, hotels and industrial plants, Watergen says

Tel Aviv’s Zencity wins international award for ‘pioneering’ smart city project

By Jake Epstein

Interview

Jewish psychedelics reformer Rick Doblin wants to see therapeutic MDMA legalized

Head of nonprofit psychedelics research center MAPS celebrates phase 3 trial results showing Ecstasy can treat PTSD; says tripping was better rite of passage than his bar mitzvah

Bahrainis tour Temple Mount, hide IDs for fear Muslim authorities would bar them

Delegation head, a member of ruling royal family, says the Waqf would have prevented their visit; Manama’s industry minister set to lead economic trip to Israel on Tuesday

After denial, Sudan reportedly confirms visit by Israeli delegation last week

By Aaron Boxerman

Trump considering announcing 2024 run during Biden inauguration — report

US president reportedly exploring how to best time declaration of intention to seek presidency in four years, brags that networks will cover him over ‘boring’ successor

Explainer / Enter the Parler: Trump fans flock to platform where anti-Semitism has thrived

By alex newhouse

Pennsylvania high court throws out lawsuit challenging US election

Several thousand attend protests against PM in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Caesaria

Turnout remains lower than during the height of summer; Netanyahu’s son posts tweet seemingly comparing Black Flag protest movement to Islamic State

2 Sudanese migrants arrested after crossing into Israel from Lebanon

Border breach prompts army to shoot up flares, alarming local residents, before incident is determined to not be security-related

Iranian national caught after sneaking onto Israeli-owned ship — report

More Headlines

Senior cop indicted for beating protesters at anti-Netanyahu rally

Israeli freed early from jail where he was serving time for Thailand offenses

UK hospitals expected to receive first virus vaccines by December 7

By TOI staff and Agencies

Suspect arrested for fatally shooting a man he says was trying to steal his car

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