Day 66 - Has Hamas head Yahya Sinwar lost Gazans' support?
12/11/23 • 21 min
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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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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 65 - Penetrating the fog of war, two months on
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 65 of the war with Hamas. Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode, giving a longer overview of two months of war.
We hear how the war is going for Israel so far and what we understand could happen in the north with Hezbollah.
We learn who are Israel’s international partners -- and where there may be friction in those relationships.
Finally, we hear about the mood of the nation, 65 days on.
For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
IDF chief: Hamas rule in Gaza faltering; leaked video shows apparent gunmen surrender
IDF needs about 2 more months in Gaza to wrap up 1st stage of war, Israel believes
National security adviser indicates war against Hezbollah likely once Hamas is defeated
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip
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: Black smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Yaroun, a Lebanese border village with Israel, in south Lebanon, December 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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Day 67 - Torah scribes write scrolls for troops, hostages, kibbutz
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 67 of the war. Diaspora affairs correspondent Canaan Lidor and Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast.
Lidor discusses Kibbutz Nahal Oz's temporary quarters in another kibbutz, Mishmar Haemek in the Jezreel Valley, with disagreements among members about what's best for their community after October 7.
Wrobel talks about the drop in consumer sentiment since October 7, at levels last seen during the coronavirus pandemic, as Israelis don't have desire or funds to spend.
Lidor looks at surge in Torah scroll writing projects in the last two months, as communities -- religious and secular -- look for meaning and hope.
For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Amid Hamas war, Israeli consumer confidence takes another dip in November
Pause in war gives traumatized Israelis a chance to visit home – or what’s left of it
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: Families of Hamas hostages dance at the Western Wall on November 21, 2023 with two new Torah scrolls dedicated to the return of the hostages and in memory of those killed on October 7 (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
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