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Day 325 - How far can Ben Gvir push the prime minister?
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
08/26/24 • 19 min
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.
Horovitz discusses the comments made by Hezbollah terror leader Hassan Nasrallah in the wake of the extensive rocket attack against Israel early Sunday morning, in which Nasrallah claimed victory for the attack mostly thwarted by the IDF.
He then looks at the latest in the ceasefire and hostage deal talks, currently ongoing in Cairo and Doha, with the US pressing hard for a deal.
Horovitz also speaks about the latest comments made Monday morning by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir regarding the right for Jews to pray on the Temple Mount, long seen as a flashpoint in local political and security tensions. Ben Gvir's statements feed into the letter recently sent by Shin Bet head Ronen Bar to Netanyahu and government ministers, regarding fears for Ben Gvir's actions on the Temple Mount and growing Jewish terror.
He also delves more deeply into his interview last week with opposition leader Yair Lapid, who expressed optimism about Israel's future and what needs to be done going forward.
For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Nasrallah asserts Hezbollah attack was success, reserves right to strike again
PM says strikes on Hezbollah ‘not end of story’ as allies warn against escalation
No breakthroughs in Cairo talks as US says mediators pushing ‘feverishly’ for deal
Defense minister says national security being sapped by Ben Gvir’s moves
Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu, ministers that Jewish terror endangering Israel
‘He lost his soul’: Lapid sees ‘sacred cause’ in toppling Netanyahu’s government
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IMAGE: National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, after his visit to the Temple Mount on August 13, 2024 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
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Day 326 – Is the threat of broader war on the wane?
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
08/27/24 • 18 min
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian and political writer Tal Schneider join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.
Fabian discusses the timing of Sunday's visit of Airforce General Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Israel, hours after Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel, that were mostly thwarted.
He mentions a military probe into the death of one Navy soldier and two injured soldiers on a Navy vessel, as a result of the Sunday Hezbollah rocket and drone attack.
Fabian also speaks about the IDF drone strike in the West Bank that killed five people situated in a terror command room — including a Hamas member released by Israel in the November 2023 hostage-release deal.
Schneider takes another look at National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and the latest in his recent, incendiary statements regarding Jewish prayer at the Temple Mount, causing an ultra-Orthodox newspaper to call him out for his actions.
For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Top US general says risk of broader war ‘somewhat’ abated after Israel-Hezbollah clash
Israeli Navy sailor killed, two hurt by interceptor missile amid Hezbollah attack
Halevi: IDF working to return displaced northern residents ‘as quickly as possible’
IDF says it carried out drone strike on West Bank terror cell; 5 reported killed
Haredi newspaper calls Ben Gvir ‘pyromaniac politician’ over Temple Mount remarks
Ben Gvir says Jews can pray on Temple Mount; Netanyahu insists status quo unchanged
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IMAGE: IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halev and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr, August 26, 2024 (Israel Defense Forces)
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Day 66 - Has Hamas head Yahya Sinwar lost Gazans' support?
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
12/11/23 • 21 min
Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
Today is day 66 of the war with Hamas. Arab affairs reporter Luca Pacchiani and environment reporter Sue Surkes join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode.
In the Gaza Strip, as casualties mount, we are hearing reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has lost Gazans’ support. According to testimony from former Hamas communications minister, Yousef al-Mansi, “People in the Gaza Strip say that Sinwar and his group destroyed us. We must get rid of them.” Pacchiani begins with telling us who Sinwar is, how he came to power and whether Gazans support him today.
Syrian-born journalist Manar al-Sharif is one of a handful of people persecuted by Hamas who managed to leave Gaza. She spoke with Pacchiani, who, through her experiences, describes why there haven't been any large-scale uprisings against the terrorist organization.
The small Jewish community in Cairo has decided not to hold celebrations of the Hanukkah festival in one of the city’s synagogues, amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Pacchiani explains why.
Last week, environmental experts called on the defense establishment to carefully weigh the long-term environmental implications of reported plans to flood the immense network of tunnels in the Gaza Strip with seawater to flush the terrorists out. We also hear about other impacts on the environment, as well as hopes that the rebuilding of the Gaza envelope settlements will include green thinking.
We end with an extraordinary tale of bravery: Oz Davidian rescued some 120 young people trying to escape the Supernova rave on October 7, as Hamas terrorists sprayed them with bullets, making 20 trips throughout the day.
For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Ex-Hamas minister in interrogation: ‘Crazy people’ led by Sinwar ‘destroyed Gaza’
‘Life under Hamas is like under ISIS,’ says Syria-born journalist deported from Gaza
Fearing attacks, Jews in Egypt cancel public Hanukkah celebrations
Flooding Hamas tunnels could harm Gaza’s freshwater for generations, warns academic
Turn Gaza border area into model of sustainable development, green organization urges
Truck dashcam footage shows farmer dodging bullets as he saved 120 from music festival
THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel
THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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IMAGE: Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, greets his supporters upon his arrival at a meeting in a hall on the sea side of Gaza City, on April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)
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Day 34 - How leaked Qatari hostage release proposal may trap Israel
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
11/09/23 • 15 min
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.
Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur and political analyst Carrie Keller-Lynn join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today's episode.
We are in day 34 of the war with Hamas and international media is reporting that Qatar is mediating negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the potential release of 10-15 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a humanitarian pause in fighting of up to three days. Rettig Gur explains how this could be the wrong decision for Israel.
Keller-Lynn has conducted an in-depth investigation into whether or not physical evidence of rape was collected from the scores of bodies that exhibited preliminary signs of sexual abuse. She explains why this proof is becoming increasingly important.
For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Qatar works for release of 10-15 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting
THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel
THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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IMAGE: Demonstrators portray hostages kidnapped from Israel during the brutal October 7 Hamas invasion during a vigil in Prague, Czech Republic, November 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Day 302 - NY rabbi on how to deal with a 'wicked son' post-Oct. 7
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
08/03/24 • 32 min
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, the Pearl and Ira Meyer Scholar in Residence at UJA-Federation New York, joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan in The Times of Israel's Jerusalem offices for today's special Shabbat episode.
Ten months into the war with Hamas, it is easy for Israelis to lose heart and focus on the struggle rather than the beauty and purpose of the Jewish state.
Creditor brings words of strength and shares moving experiences from his short support mission to Israel this week.
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IMAGE: Rabbi Menachem Creditor, the Pearl and Ira Meyer Scholar in Residence at UJA-Federation New York (courtesy)
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PM passes buck on terror wave; no private militia for Ben Gvir
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
04/11/23 • 15 min
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.
US correspondent Jacob Magid and Diaspora Affairs correspondent Canaan Lidor join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today's episode.
In light of the current terror wave, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a public address on Monday night during primetime news. Magid explains what was significant.
Israeli high school trips to Poland were put on hold last year after a series of acrimonious statements between the two governments. On Monday, a draft agreement to resolve the stand-off was published by Haaretz. What are the draft’s contents and why are they so controversial?
Former Adass Israel School principal Malka Leifer was convicted for sex abuse last week, but for one of her accusers, the victory was bittersweet. Magid reports on a moving conversation with Nicole Meyer.
Lidor shares impressions from covering a "monotheistic feast" in the Old City on Easter Sunday, when he covered the priestly blessing at the Western Wall, saw the Christian celebrations and preparations for Muslims' iftar break fast.
Discussed articles include:
‘Polish propaganda’: Critics assail deal to resume Israeli youth trips to Poland
Malka Leifer accuser takes solace in ‘collective win’ after partial guilty verdict
Wary amid terror fears, thousands of Jews receive priestly blessing at Western Wall
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IMAGE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv on April 10, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/FLASH90)
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AG continues to march to her own drum as justice minister fumes
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
09/04/23 • 16 min
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.
Political correspondent Tal Schneider and religion reporter Canaan Lidor join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.
Yesterday, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara called on the High Court of Justice to strike down a government law limiting judicial review. Also yesterday, the attorney general approved a request by Justice Minister Yariv Levin that he be allowed to use independent legal counsel to represent his position in an upcoming High Court of Justice hearing over his decision not to convene the Judicial Selection Committee. Schneider weighs in on both.
Lidor spent much of yesterday in south Tel Aviv following the violent riots there on Saturday among supporters and opponents to Eritrea’s 30-year dictatorial regime. What did he see?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Cyprus and Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is set to travel to Bahrain this week. Schneider explains the significance of the trips and what they expect to accomplish.
According to a new report by Itim, a nonprofit aiming to help Jews and people converting to Judaism navigate Israel’s religious bureaucracy, of 320 public mikvehs surveyed, only 188 said they would let women immerse without supervision, despite a 2016 Supreme Court ruling affirming the right to privacy at mikvehs. What is going on behind the (shower) curtain?
Discussed articles include:
Attorney general asks court to strike down law curtailing oversight of government
AG approves Levin’s request for independent counsel in judicial selection panel case
Levin says working with AG ‘almost impossible’ but can’t fire her just yet
In Tel Aviv’s tense south, business owners guard stores damaged in Eritrean riots
Netanyahu discusses energy ties with Cypriot and Greek leaders
After 9 months without high-level visits, FM Cohen heads to Bahrain
Public mikvehs routinely violate women’s right to immerse alone, study finds
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IMAGE: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at her inauguration ceremony in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
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Day 324 - Will there be a sequel to the Hezbollah retaliation?
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
08/25/24 • 16 min
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.
According to the IDF, some 210 rockets and some 20 drones were launched from Lebanon at northern Israel in Hezbollah’s attack this morning. Some of the projectiles were intercepted, while others struck Israel, causing damage and injuries. But also according to the IDF, potentially thousands of launchers were preemptively struck. Fabian gives us a timeline of events.
US Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, began his trip in Jordan and said he will also travel to Egypt and Israel in the coming days to hear the perspectives of military leaders. What does his presence in the region signal?
Five soldiers were killed during fighting against the Hamas terror group in the central Gaza Strip over the weekend. We hear about the deadly incidents and also learn about a lengthy tunnel attributed to Palestinian Islamic Jihad that was recently uncovered.
For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
IDF hits Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon to thwart major attack on central, north Israel
IDF bracing for ‘significant week,’ as Hezbollah strike expected within days
Top US general makes surprise trip to Middle East as threatened Iranian attack looms
Travel chaos as Ben Gurion Airport briefly shut, foreign airlines nix flights
IDF says soldier killed in Gaza yesterday, raising toll of op to 339
3 reservists killed in central Gaza fighting, bringing IDF’s weekend toll to 4
IDF reservist killed, others wounded by explosive device in Gaza City
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IMAGE: In this combination of pictures created on August 25, 2024, photos taken from a position in northern Israel show Hezbollah UAVs being intercepted by the Israeli air force over northern Israel on August 25, 2024. (Jalaa Marey / AFP)
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Day 301 - Courts want to quickly handle Sde Teiman abuse case
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
08/02/24 • 24 min
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon and Arab affairs correspondent Gianluca Pacchiani join host Jessica Steinberg on today's episode.
Sharon speaks about the legal aspects of the case against the nine reservists, accused of alleged abuses against Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman military base. The proceedings have gone ahead, as the government, attorney general and high court moved quickly, despite the heated protests by right-wing activists earlier this week, at Sde Teiman.
He also talks about Palestinian villagers, victims of a spike in violence in the West Bank after October 7, carried out by extremist settlers against Palestinian herding communities, forcing some out of their homes for months. Now the High Court is critical of the Israel Police for their lack of control against the violence and protection.
Pacchiani looks at the public statement of mourning by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, surprising given that they are bitter rivals, but Hamas is popular among Palestinians and Abbas had no choice but to offer his condolences.
He also discusses public comments of dissent made by some Lebanese individuals against Hezbollah, showing how the terrorist organization has hijacked the country but emphasizing the publics' inability to rally in the streets.
For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Far-right MK: Justice officials who go after soldiers will be ‘prosecuted as traitors’
Torture, abuse, unfit conditions: The allegations over Sde Teiman and its guards
Court: Israel must enable return of displaced Palestinians to West Bank villages
Abbas declares day of mourning for Haniyeh as he blasts ‘cowardly’ killing
Majdal Shams massacre highlights Solomonic predicament of Golan’s Druze community
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IMAGE: Supreme Court justice Uzi Vogelman at Supreme Court in Jerusalem for a petition asking the state to close the detention facility at the Sde Teiman military base, June 5, 2024 (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
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Day 64 - Failed hostage rescue as IDF pushes into Hamas strongholds
The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
12/09/23 • 23 min
Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
Today is day 64 of the war with Hamas. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode.
The airforce, navy and ground troops continue to operate in all parts of Gaza. As of this morning, 91 soldiers have fallen in the ground operation. We begin today's episode with a failed hostage rescue attempt between Thursday and Friday night in which two soldiers were seriously wounded and several hostage takers were killed, but no hostages were freed.
We hear updates on what is happening on the ground in Gaza, including the discovery of arms hidden inside a school's teddy bear. Fabian also explains the widely circulated pictures of Gaza men stripped to their underwear.
We turn to the northern border and learn about IDF drone strikes in Syria.
Fabian recently joined the 261st Brigade’s 8717th “Alon” Battalion, in the town of Salatin, on the outskirts of Jabaliya, in northern Gaza. We hear what he learned there.
A senior Israeli defense official was quoted in media reports that the Israeli military needs another three to four weeks to complete its current offensive in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis and a similar amount of time after that to wrap up the first stage of the war against Hamas. Fabian weighs in and explains what the next stages may look like.
For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
2 troops seriously hurt in failed Gaza hostage rescue; Gallant: signs Hamas is breaking
Footage shows numerous Gaza terror suspects who apparently surrendered to IDF troops
4 said killed in alleged Israeli drone strike in Syria; rockets fired from Lebanon
Hamas broke temporary truce in Gaza minutes after it began, senior IDF officer says
IDF needs about 2 more months in Gaza to wrap up 1st stage of war, Israel believes
THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel
THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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IMAGE: An Israeli soldier lights candles on the second night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah near the Israeli border with Syria, December 8, 2023. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
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