Is it safe to use the Shin Bet to fight Arab violent crime?

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Editor David Horovitz and health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today's episode. Israel’s national Under-20 soccer team clinched third place in the youth World Cup tournament on Sunday, ending its unprecedented run in the global competition with a 3-1 consolation match win against South Korea. Horovitz lauds the players. Head of the opposition Yair Lapid began testifying today in the Case 1000 trial. What do we know so far? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the Shin Bet to step into the fight against the wave of violent crime in the Arab community. Why is Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly claiming this is another strike against democracy? Ghert-Zand gives highlights from a deep dive into youth and smoking here in Israel. We hear about new research and what efforts are being taken for change. This week marks Israel’s 31st annual Skin Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Week. Every day in Israel, five people are diagnosed with malignant skin melanoma. How is the country promoting fighting and early detection of the deadly disease?Discussed articles include: Israel clinches 3rd place in soccer’s U-20 World Cup, capping thrilling run Overruling objections, PM says Shin Bet must join fight against deadly Arab mob crime Proposed bill said to give Ben Gvir, cops power to jail Israelis without charge With tobacco use on rise in Israel, kids and teens see their health go up in smoke In sizzling Israel, Skin Cancer Awareness Week shines light on safety in the sun Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, September 11, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.