Israeli president warns of a looming, bloody ‘real civil war’ amid battle over court reform BY RON KAMPEAS (JTA) “In this moment, of all moments, in the 75th year of the state of Israel, the abyss is within reach,”

 

THE DAILY EDITION Thursday, March 16, 2023

Israeli president warns of a looming, bloody ‘real civil war’ amid battle over court reform BY RON KAMPEAS (JTA) “In this moment, of all moments, in the 75th year of the state of Israel, the abyss is within reach,” says Isaac Herzog in primetime televised address to nation

UK diplomats convey controversial message after taking part in Palestine marathon BY JN REPORTER Team of eight British runners were photographed for a post on the UK in Israel Consulate General’s official Twitter account wearing T-shirts for the race that included a map which appeared to erase Israel

‘Vast majority’ of Holocaust survivors back Westminster memorial, says Sir Ben Helfgott BY LEE HARPIN “There is no obligation on those of us who survived the Holocaust to share identical opinions on all issues,” says Shoah iconic survivor and president of the 45 Aid Society

OPINION: The Netanyahu family’s extravagance makes me long for humble leaders of the past BY ASHER MAOZ The lavish, tax-funded lifestyle of the Israeli prime minister and his wife makes Asher Maoz hark back to simpler times when the second president of Israel lived in a wooden hut.

Pro-Corbyn Islington councillor quits Labour in ‘Starmer protest’ BY LEE HARPIN EXCLUSIVE: Cllr Matt Nathan now sits as an independent, with allies of Corbyn hoping his move sparks a further wave of resignations in protest at Keir Starmer’s decision not to restore whip to the former leader

OPINION: Why are Orthodox Zionist leaders silent on Israel’s political direction? BY DR SHELDON PAUL STONE Dr Sheldon Paul Stone calls for Orthodox leaders to get off the fence and take a moral position on the new Netanyahu coalition, based on an explicitly religious Zionist perspective.

Jewish Leadership Council embraces equity for International Women’s Day BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Faith leadership journeys, menopause policy and government initiatives: Jewish Leadership Council bring gender debate to the table

Meet Rabb.AI, your Passover commentator for the new intelligent Haggadah BY JENNI FRAZER Why is this night different from any other night? Because this year, two Israelis have created an artificial intelligence rabbi to help you navigate the seder

Daughters of late envoy who survived assassination bid: ‘He was devoted to Israel’ BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL Shlomo Argov, who died 20 years ago this week, survived an attempt on his life by Palestinian terrorists in 1982 while serving as the Israeli ambassador to the UK.