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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 reporter Amy Spiro appear on today's podcast with host Raoul Wootliff On today's show, we assess Israel's role in preventing Iran from reaching nuclear capability and the allegations that politicians' inability to adopt a nuanced approach led to "colossal" policy failure. We discuss yesterday's United Nations Security Council meeting on Israel/Palestine and the US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield's unexpected comments there. After the World Squash Federation announced that the World Men's Team Squash Championship scheduled for next week in Kuala Lumpur was canceled after Malaysian authorities refused to allow entry to Israeli athletes, we look at the ongoing efforts to boycott Israel in the world on the sport. And we'll hear about Hanukkah in popular culture and its emerging role in festive flicks and romance novels. Discussed articles include: He led IDF intel gathering on Iran, was ignored and fears Israel is now paying price US envoy to Security Council: Settlement building has ‘reached a critical juncture' Squash world championship in Malaysia canceled over refusal to allow in Israelis Love, laughter, latkes: Hanukkah rom-coms are having a moment Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: In this photo released by the US Air Force, an Israeli Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle flies in formation with a US Air Force B-1B Lancer over Israel as part of a deterrence flight Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (US Air Force/Senior Airman Jerreht Harris via AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DB-Nov 30,2021: Fed Chair Jerome Powell just said it's time to retire the word “transitory”—are you shocked? All the major U.S. market indices fell more than 1% on the announcement while the dollar strengthens and crude oil tanks. Ash Bennington is not surprised by Powell's announcement to retire "transitory", and he sits down with Tony Greer of TG Macro on another installment of TG Tuesdays on the Daily Briefing to talk about inflation and oil. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3FY6Xdp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and environmental reporter Sue Surkes appear on today's podcast with host Jessica Steinberg. Gross discusses his visit to Morocco last week with defense minister Benny Gantz, on a trip that focused on the warming relationship between Israel and Morocco, particularly between the two armies.  The trip was of particular interest to members of Gantz's entourage, some of whom are of Moroccan heritage, and most of whom had never visited the country previously. Surkes describes ongoing issues in the Knesset internal affairs and environment committee with the state company that signed a contentious deal with the United Arab Emirates to transport its oil from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. She also looks at plans for building six new marinas around Israel, as environmental groups counter the plan, pointing out that it will interfere with marine life and can be avoided. Discussed articles include: Israel looking to deepen ties with Morocco, with plans for arms sales, joint drills Hearing the cantor sing the prayer for IDF soldiers… in Morocco Firm behind disputed UAE-Eilat oil pipeline: Ministries don't have right to see deal Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: The first Israel Defense Forces officers to ever visit Morocco in uniform, from left, Col. Noam Arbeli, Brig. Gen. Yaki Dolf, and Lt. Col. Netanel Kula in front of the Tomb of Moroccan King Muhammad V in Rabat on November 24, 2021. (Defense Ministry) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz and Startup Israel Editor Ricky Ben David join host Jessica Steinberg. Horovitz comments on the talks that have resumed with Iran, musing over Israel's political approach and its credible military options. Ben-David then discusses the possible economic effects of the Omicron variant, particularly its ailing tourism sector. Horovitz also looks at Bennett's functioning in the shadow of former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the prime minister works to differentiate himself, on Iran and the new variant. Finally, Ben-David remarks on the strength of the shekel against the weakened dollar, as well as the jitters of the Omicron variant and its effect on it. Discussed articles include: As Vienna talks resume, Israel, UK say they're working jointly to block nuclear Iran Slamming the door on Omicron, Israel closes its borders to tourists Booming global markets kept shekel ‘too strong,' says ex-Bank of Israel deputy head Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Travelers wearing protective face masks arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Nov. 28, 2021 (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Health and science reporter Nathan Jeffay and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur join host Jessica Steinberg. Jeffay discusses what details are already known about the Omicron variant and how Israeli government officials are working quickly to control its spread in Israel. Rettig Gur and Jeffay reflect on the politics of the government's restrictions, the quick and efficient moves to contain the variant, as well as how that will affect the country and economy in the weeks to come. Discussed articles include: Full text: Israel's new rules barring foreign tourists, tightening quarantine Israel to bar tourists, renew travel quarantine rules to contain Omicron variant Justice minister: New COVID measures unwarranted without ‘very, very strong reasons' Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: From left to right: Head of public health services at the Health Ministry Sharon Alroy-Preis, Prime Minister Prime Minister Naftali Bennet, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz and Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash hold a press conference in Tel Aviv, November 26, 2021 (Moti Milrod/POOL) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Environmental correspondent Sue Surkes and reporter Mannie Fabian join host Jessica Steinberg. Fabian discusses two disturbing articles, one involving the possible 'pimping' of female soldiers in the Gilboa prison, and an IDF officer who secretly filmed female officers under his command. The only positive result of the allegations, comments Fabian, are that the incidents have been revealed, with perpetrators brought to justice. Surkes reports on bottle recycling plans throughout Israel once the new law goes into effect on December 1, although the new recycling machines aren't in place yet. She also talks about the discussions that took place at a maritime conference attended by different companies and institutions active on the Mediterranean Sea. Discussed articles include: Female IDF soldiers were ‘pimped' to terror inmates, prison commander says IDF officer arrested on suspicion of secretly filming female soldiers ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: A man searches for a bottle he can return for a deposit in a Jerusalem recycling cage (Nati Shohat/FLASH90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in chief David Horovitz and Arab affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman join Raoul Wootliff on today's podcast. On today's show, we look at Israel's tentative agreement to permit Palestinian cellular companies to set up fourth-generation mobile networks, as part of a series of steps meant to strengthen the Palestinian Authority. Boxerman also fills us in on the takeaways from the PA's donor conference last week in Oslo. We then assess the proposal to enable thousands of illegally constructed homes in Arab Israeli communities to be hooked up to the electricity grid, which passed a vote in a key Knesset committee Tuesday. We look at the mountain of travails facing Moshe Hogeg, the owner of the Beitar Jerusalem soccer club and an at-times celebrated Israeli entrepreneur, who has been arrested over a slew of damming fraud and sexual harassment allegations. And finally, we hear about the rise, fall, and imminent repurposing of Atarot's Jerusalem Airport. Discussed articles include: Israel pledges to finally permit long-restricted Palestinian 4G cell service Israel will push states to boost aid to Palestinians at donor confab, minister says Proposal to hook illegally built homes to power grid advances after compromise Long deprived of power in illegally built homes, Arabs hope change finally near Alleged crypto scams, sex offenses, unpaid bills: The claims against Moshe Hogeg Ex-model agency worker details Hogeg's alleged assault on model, says he paid others Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.   PHOTO: A vendor offers mobile phone contracts from a booth on a street in Nablus in the West Bank on November 15, 2016. (Sebi Berens/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DB-Nov 23,2021:The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will release 50 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to battle gas prices and tame inflation. Gold and silver prices have also slipped lately – so it may be time to be bullish. Tony Greer joins us once more for TG Tuesdays to discuss oil and gold on today's Daily Briefing. Interviewed by Ash Bennington. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3xiaYGc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reporter Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid join Raoul Wootliff on today's podcast. We start the show with US-Israel relations and look specifically at Magid's interview with Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and what she said about Jerusalem's ties with Washington. We hear about the bill to limit the prime minister's term to no more than eight years that passed its first reading in the Knesset yesterday night. And Schneider assesses yesterday's testimony of former Netanyahu top aide Nir Hefetz, the first of the prosecution's state witness in the ongoing corruption trial against the ex-prime minister.   Discussed articles include: Shaked: Bringing more countries into Abraham Accords will require US incentives Israel will be added to US Visa Waiver Program by 2023, minister predicts Knesset passes first reading of bill to limit PM's term to 8 years Nir Hefetz: Bezeq boss said his news site was ‘gift' for Netanyahus to control Ex-Netanyahu aide: Bezeq owner gave list of candidates for communications minister Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, November 22, 2021 (Oren Ben Hakoon/Pool) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and health and science editor Nathan Jeffay join host Jessica Steinberg. Gross reports on the terror attack in Jerusalem's Old City Sunday, in which a terrorist with known ties to Hamas, shot and killed a 26-year-old Eliyahu Kay, a South African immigrant and lone soldier who was making his way to work as a professional tour guide at the Western Wall. Jeffay discusses two Israeli scientific findings, one about the scents emitted by babies and how they affect mothers and fathers. The other study has resulted in a method for 'reading' miniscule movements in the face in order to spot fibbers. Discussed articles include: Israeli forces raid neighborhood of J'lem attack terrorist, relatives said arrested Jerusalem terror attack fatality named as South African immigrant Eli Kay Babies emit smell to get aggressively loyal moms and mellow dads, Israeli study says Liar, liar! ‘Reading' faces, Israeli tech spots fibbers with 73% accuracy ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Eliyahu David Kay, killed in a terror attack in Jerusalem on November 21, 2021. (Facebook) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Founding editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. Horovitz and Berman discuss the UK decision to designate the entirety of Hamas as a terror organization and outlaw support for the group, speaking about the UK as Israel's staunch ally. They also look at President Isaac Herzog's current visit in London for an official three-day visit that is ceremonial and political, reflecting on his role in the government. Berman speaks about his run along the Tel Aviv beach with the UAE ambassador who was engaging in some sports diplomacy. He also talks about a scoop regarding US State Department employees who are protesting President Biden's vaccine mandate. Discussed articles include: Israel cheers as UK says it will designate Hamas as terror group Herzog heads to UK for meetings with Prince Charles, Boris Johnson Shin Bet intel instrumental in UK's terror designation of Hamas – report US diplomats blast Biden vaccine mandate in internal cable ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive in Amman, Jordan, on a four-day tour to Jordan and Egypt, November 16, 2021. (Raad Adayleh/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Founding editor David Horovitz joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. Horovitz first discusses the welcome release of the Israeli bus driving couple, Mordy and Natali Oknin, from a Turkish jail where they were being held for suspected espionage, conjecturing what was behind this mystifying diplomatic snafu. He also speaks about the recent spate of financial revelations in the British government, juxtaposed with British government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently embroiled in a seemingly endless stream of financial sleaze revelations, Finally, Horovitz and Steinberg talk about concert dates being set up in Israel for the summer and fall, a promising turn of events for a return to normalcy. Discussed articles include: Israelis freed from Turkish prison: ‘A Hanukkah miracle — we were jailed for 8 days' Media blackout and smokescreens: How Israel released a couple from Turkish detention Israeli detained in Turkey: Do they think spies appear in bus company commercials? New witness testimony indicates Netanyahu knew about illicit gifts for wife: report ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson (L) shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Foreign Office in central London on February 6, 2017. (AFP PHOTO/POOL/Kirsty Wigglesworth) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 reporter Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid join Raoul Wootliff on today's podcast. On today's show, we start with a look at this week's visits to Israel by US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield and US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley – who they met and what message their visits send. Magid tells us about Israel's newly appointed Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog and the message he brings with the beginning of his tenure. Turning to Israeli politics, we assess the bill given initial approval by ministers this week to set term limits for the prime minister. And, Schneider looks at a key witness set to give testimony in the ongoing criminal trial of Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Discussed articles include: Visiting US envoy to Bennett: Biden shares commitment to new ‘spirit of cooperation' US envoy arrives in Israel on Mideast tour; not expected to meet PM Bennett New Israeli ambassador to US Mike Herzog pledges to keep Israel a nonpartisan issue Ministers approve bill setting term limits for prime ministers Ex-Netanyahu aide said set to testify to family's involvement in media matters Netanyahu makes rare court appearance as ex-aide's testimony delayed ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.   PHOTO: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters on the night of the election at Likud campaign headquarters in Jerusalem, March 24, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DB-Nov 16,2021: Tony Greer returns to the Daily Briefing to discuss a spike in retail sales in October, even in the face of rising inflation. Not only are sales up 1.7% from the previous month, but also up 16.3% year-over-year. This is as a result of the combination of U.S. households having extra cash from the stimulus money and a frenzy to get holiday shopping started early this year to avoid supply chain issues choking the availability of gifts as industrial production continues to be riddled with volatility. Germany suspended certifying the controversial Russian pipeline, causing natural gas prices to shoot up from concerns of low fuel this winter in Europe. In the crypto world, Bitcoin and Ethereum fell sharply retreating from near-record highs. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3kFYu6c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Arab affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman and military reporter Judah Ari Gross join Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. Boxerman and Gross discuss the timing and recent wave of settler violence attacks against Palestinians, and how the IDF handles, or keeps their distance from the clashes between these two groups. Gross also looks at the recent joint exercise in the Red Sea by the navies of Israel, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in response to their shared adversary Iran's presence in the waters of the Middle East, an exercise that would have been unheard of prior to the Abraham Accords. Boxerman comments on recent activities with regard to the Palestinians' dire financial situation, and how Israel takes part in the efforts to restore some balance to the Palestinian economy. Discussed articles include: Settlers assault Palestinians, Israeli activists in West Bank; several hurt Settlers said to attack Palestinians near evacuated outpost; IDF called in Israel, UAE, Bahrain, US hold major Red Sea drill ‘to counter Iran's aggression' Israel shows off defense tech at Dubai Air Show for first time ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Illustrative photo of a member of the 'hilltop youth' rides a donkey at an illegal outpost in the northern West Bank. (Credit: Zman Emet, Kan 11)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Health and science writer Nathan Jeffay and Startup Israel editor Ricky Ben-David join today's podcast, hosted by Jessica Steinberg. Jeffay opens the podcast with a look at the struggle to convince Israeli parents to vaccinate their children against the coronavirus, particularly in the Arab and ultra-Orthodox communities. Ben-David then examines the government's new housing plan, with the aim to offer an increase in supply but the many issues that will hinder the plan, despite the best intentions. Jeffay discusses the testing of an artificial intelligence tool to help hone the use of antibiotics, recently used in the Maccabi health organization with excellent results. Finally, Ben-David talks about the four Israeli technologies that made it into Time Magazine's 100 Best Inventions for the year, as well as the recent skit on satire show "Eretz Nehederet," poking fun at the tech industry. Discussed articles include: Israel approves COVID shots for kids; experts predict uphill acceptance struggle Government housing plan seen as just a ‘drop in the bucket' 35% fewer UTI patients given wrong medicine, thanks to Israeli AI tool 4 Israeli inventions feature in TIME magazine's 100 Best Inventions for 2021 WeLaugh: Israeli satire show skewers excesses and fantasy in tech sector ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Nadir Hackerman and Didi from fictitious company Webos speak speak to a potential new tech hire in a November 2021 segment on Eretz Nehederet. (Screenshot) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. ToI founding editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman are joined today by host Jessica Steinberg. Horovitz and Berman first discuss the possible diplomatic reasons behind the Turkish government's detaining of a Modi'in couple who photographed the presidential palace. Berman offers a brief snapshot of the delegation of American firefighters in Israel for five days of training and learning in Israel, after working with IDF rescuers at the Surfside, Florida rescue site. Horovitz talks about his interview with modern Orthodox religious services minister Matan Kahane about a range of issues, including bringing ultra-Orthodox men into the workforce earlier, remaking the kosher certification process and bolstering conversion. Discussed articles include: Turkey weighs charges against Israeli couple detained in Istanbul — TV report PM on Israelis detained in Turkey: ‘Innocent citizens, we are doing all we can' After Surfside tragedy, US team visits Israel to develop joint rescue doctrine An Orthodox minister and his hypocritical ultra-Orthodox critics ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Mordy Oknin, left, and Natali Oknin, right. (Courtesy/Facebook) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 political correspondent Jacob Magid and environemental reporter Sue Surkes join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. Magid reports from the West Coast, where he covered the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership conference in Las Vegas. Magid fills us in on who was there, what topics were discussed and whether Jewish Republicans are interested in having Trump run again. He also discusses the statement made at the conference by former US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Halley, who broadly criticized pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC for hosting politicians who support the Iran nuclear deal. Surkes offers highlights, concerns and the to-do list for countries following COP26, the climate change conference she covered in Glasgow last week. The challenges are tremendous, says Surkes, as countries have a mighty task list ahead of them. Discussed articles include: In Las Vegas, Jewish Republican confab weighs one more roll of the dice on Trump GOP senator: Flipping House and Senate will let Republicans pass anti-BDS laws Nikki Haley goes after AIPAC for hosting lawmakers who support Iran deal With 40,000 delegates, COP26 radiates energy. But will it bring real change? ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Former President Donald Trump appears on screen during the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership meeting at The Venetian hotel-casino on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. On today's show, we open with a look at the intensifying war in Ethiopia and its impact on Israel. After reports that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed angrily complained in a phone call with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that some of those airlifted to Israel were officers involved in war crimes, Israel promised to send back those found to have committed such crimes. We look at how Israel got into the mess, and how it hopes to get out of it. We assess the impact of claims that cellphones belonging to at least six Palestinian rights activists were hacked using the contentious Israeli cyber-surveillance firm NSO Group's Pegasus software, and the international criticism of Israel after the government outlawed six Palestinian rights groups, accusing them of acting as fronts for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group. We analyze the alleged Iranian-linked drone attack on the Iraqi prime minister and ask how destabilization in the country is seen by Israel. And finally, we hear an update on the recent strikes in Syria attributed to Israel. Discussed articles include: Israel said to promise to return Ethiopian immigrants who committed war crimes Ethiopian PM said to complain 4 war criminals among those airlifted to Israel Report: Palestinian activists' phones hacked with controversial NSO Group tech Europeans on Security Council criticize Israeli blacklisting of Palestinian NGOs Iran-backed militia launched drone attack targeting Iraq's PM Drone strikes Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria – report ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Tigrayan forces ride in a truck after taking control of Mekele, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. (AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. Schneider interviewed Religious Affairs minister Matan Kahana with founding ToI editor David Horovitz last week, just as the minister's legislation for major reforms in the kosher certification industry passed through a Knesset committee. Schneider and Rettig Gur discuss Kahana, a modern Orthodox politician with a significant army career as an air force colonel, who is close friends with prime minister Naftali Bennett. Rettig Gur looks at the historical ramifications of Israel's church-and-state government, while Schneider highlights aspects of Kahana's religious leanings and his avowed statements to her about the place of religion in Israel. Discussed articles include: Plan for major kashrut reform advances through Knesset committee Religious affairs minister said planning shakeup of religious councils ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: sraeli prime minister Naftali Bennett (C), Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern and Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana (left) seen during a plenum session at the Knesset on November 8, 2021 (Courtesy Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DB-Nov 08,2021:The House passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on Friday to revamp the country's transportation, utilities, and broadband structures. Meanwhile, despite Friday's positive news of the October jobs report, U.S. treasury bonds still fell. This happened after the Fed's announcement earlier last week to begin tapering bond purchases by $15 billion a month. On Twitter, Elon Musk shared a poll asking people to vote on whether he should sell 10% of his Tesla stock. Nearly 60% of those who participated in the poll voted yes, prompting Elon Musk to offload some stock to help pay his giant tax bill. Real Vision's Petr Pinkhasov and Weston Nakamura host economist & trader Samuel Rines for a triple treat on today's Daily Briefing to discuss the infrastructure bill, U.S. treasury bonds, and Tesla stock. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3oakS8T Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Health and science correspondent Nathan Jeffay and Arab Affairs reporter Aaron Boxerman join host Jessica Steinberg today. Jeffay offers some COVID updates, including the $4.3 million awarded by the Gates Foundation for the development of an Israeli variant-proof vaccine in tablet form, which would conceivably change the way people receive vaccines going forward. Jeffay also discusses the work of a Tel Aviv University scientist who has identified the virus proteins that are triggering strokes and heart attacks in COVID-19 patients. Boxerman looks at the pros and cons of a recently approved pilot project that would issue 500 work permits to West Bank Palestinian tech employees over three years, a shift that is less than seismic, he pointed out. He also updates listeners about the recent movement in the ongoing legal battle over Jewish-owned homes in the Arab neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem. Discussed articles include: Israeli plan for COVID vaccine tablet gets $4.3m from Bill Gates-backed fund COVID proteins that trigger strokes and heart attacks identified by Israeli team In first, government approves small quota of tech work permits for Palestinians Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians reject Supreme Court deal to stave off evictions ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Palestinian medical workers work on samples test, at the coronavirus lab of the Al-Ahli hospital, in the West Bank city of Hebron, March 16, 2021v(Photo by Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. ToI founding editor David Horovitz and Startup Israel editor Ricky Ben David join today's podcast, hosted by Jessica Steinberg. Horovitz looks at the political ramifications of the budget passed more than a week prior to the November 14 deadline, what that means for the Bennett-Lapid coalition and for former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his plans for the opposition. Ben-David discusses the different aspects of the budget, the reforms included and what it will take to actually enact the ambitious plans being called for in health, housing, education, finance, agriculture, kosher supervision and other areas. Horovitz takes a look at the Friday scuffles at the Western Wall and the changes that could take place in the ongoing battles over religion in Israel, with Reform rabbi Gilad Kariv in the Knesset and the presence of the modern Orthodox, not ultra-Orthodox Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahane as well as the ultra-Orthodox parties currently in the opposition in the Knesset. Finally, Ben-David updates us about the Herzliya company that won an Emmy for its television technology. Discussed articles include: Even with budget test passed, challenges threaten unity of diverse coalition Feting new budget, PM says government will last out term, vows to honor rotation Budget in hand, Bennett's once-brittle coalition proves it can take on Netanyahu How much of a revolution? 13 key reforms in Israel's new state budget Scuffles at Western Wall as hundreds of Haredim try to block progressive prayer Labor MK sits out progressive prayer service at Western Wall to calm tensions ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid and Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman give a press conference in Jerusalem on November 6, 2021 (Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg/POOL) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. The Knesset on last night passed Israel's first budget in over three years, averting the prospect of immediate early elections, as Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's coalition sought to overcome its differences and opposition objection to approve a series of bills meant to guide the country's spending until the end of 2022. Schneider and Retting Gur assess the momentous occasion in the life of the new government and ask what it means for the coalition, moving forward. Discussed articles include: Coalition passes 2021 budget, first in 3.5 years, averting early election threat Coalition leaders cheer approval of state budget after ‘years of chaos' In key test for government, Knesset votes on state budget, first since 2018 ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Knesset members attend a plenum session and a vote on the state budget in the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 3, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DB-Nov 03,2021: The FOMC meeting begins today as Fed officials come together to decide on the tapering of their asset purchase program. The economic recovery seems to be slowly but surely underway with the ADP survey for October demonstrating unexpected strength with a 571,000 gain in jobs and the ISM Services index showing rapid growth at 66.7%. Darius Dale, founder and CEO of 42 Macro, joins the Daily Briefing to provide his overview of these developments and how this will influence economic growth. He also explores where bond yields are headed after the Fed announces the course of policy, what sectors are poised for outperformance, and the drivers behind crypto's explosive run as Ethereum hits its new all-time high. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3k39MBl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and environmental reporter Sue Surkes join host Jessica Steinberg during today's podcast. Berman speaks about Bennett's meetings with world leaders that were above and beyond expectations, as he engaged in a "diplomatic tsunami," said Berman, quoting one of the attending diplomats. Many spoke with Bennett about Israel's experiences with the coronavirus, given the country's high vaccination rate and success with lockdowns. Those conversations led into other conversations about Iran and the need to recalibrate talks to figure out what's next, said Berman. Berman also pointed out Bennett's far more personal meeting last night with England's chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, back at his hotel. Surkes discusses Israel's participation in a Middle East climate plan put forward by Cyprus, a competition set forward by Israel's Foreign Ministry for an innovative Green Standard that its Jerusalem headquarters and missions abroad will have to meet. Surkes also offers a more closeup look to the conference, to conversations she's had with fellow reporters and attendees, as smaller and larger nations look for a way forward from the climate change crisis. Discussed articles include: In Glasgow, world leaders seek new way forward on Iran — Israeli official Israel to establish climate change working group with Bill Gates foundation Bennett closes Glasgow trip with emotional visit with British chief rabbi Regional leaders set to ratify Middle East climate plan next year Foreign Ministry to get embassies, consulates competing for Green Standard ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, right, is introduced to Israel's Energy Minister Karine Elharrar, second left, during a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, center, on the sidelines of the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. The U.N. climate summit in Glasgow gathers leaders from around the world, in Scotland's biggest city, to lay out their vision for addressing the common challenge of global warming. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DB-Nov 02,2021: Tony Greer is back on the Daily Briefing, this time discussing the events surrounding energy this week and the price action around oil, natural gas, uranium, and more. With COP26 underway in Scotland this week and next week, world leaders are discussing ways to fight climate change. So far, President Joe Biden has backed a plan to reduce methane emissions, one of the most harmful greenhouse gasses; Japan has pledged up to $10 billion to decarbonize Asia; and Jeff Bezos has pledged $2 billion to restore nature and transform food systems. As the clean energy transition is swiftly underway while the current European energy crisis worsens, Greer shares his perspective on the implications these events will have on energy prices. However, with the FOMC meeting tomorrow, investors are watching the Fed's next moves carefully as the decision to taper their bond purchases is fast approaching, and he discusses how the course of Fed policy will shape markets in the coming months. Interviewed by Ash Bennington. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3nSMjUE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Today's podcast guests are US correspondent Jacob Magid and investigative reporter Simona Weinglass, hosted by Jessica Steinberg. Magid discusses US officials' reactions to the latest settlement approvals deep in the West Bank, after defense minister Benny Gantz had claimed he could limit the scope of construction. Weinglass unpacks two investigative pieces on the site, regarding raids carried out by the FBI and German police against Israeli investment scammers, and cracking down on the owners and operators of web platforms underpinning illegal websites and call centers. Steinberg describes the scene at the press tour of the long awaited Yayoi Kusama retrospective at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, where fans wore polka-dotted outfits in honor of the 92-year-old Japanese artist and her  infinity rooms and large-scale installations at the exhibit. Discussed articles include: ‘Playing with fire': By building deep in the West Bank, Israel risks DC's wrath October surprise: Who's who in the unprecedented wave of investment scam raids In major shift, Germany begins targeting platforms driving Israel's online fraud Massive Yayoi Kusama exhibit at TLV Museum of Art offers thrills and wonder Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: In this Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 file photo, Palestinian laborers work building new houses in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Bruchin near the Palestinian town of Nablus, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. An Israeli settlement monitor said Wednesday that Israel has approved about 3,000 settler homes in the occupied West Bank. The decision by a government committee came a day after the Biden administration issued its strongest condemnation yet of the proposed construction. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Today's podcast guests are political correspondent Tal Schneider and health and science writer Nathan Jeffay, hosted by Jessica Steinberg. Schneider calls in from the opening of Glasgow summit, where she, diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and environmental reporter Sue Surkes will be reporting for the next 48 hours. While the topics at the conference are climate change, politics will also be under discussion with more than 120 world leaders present, including Israel's prime minister Naftali Bennett, who will use the opportunity to meet and greet his colleagues, said Schneider. Jeffay discusses the welcome news of Israel opening its borders for the first time since March 2020 to tourists who are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from the disease. That does exclude most children and the regulations are very specific with regard to only those vaccinated within the last six months, but it is a start, according to Jeffay. Jeffay also speaks about ambitious Israeli research expected to lead to better diagnosis and treatment for autism, a project based out of Beersheba. Discussed articles include: Bennett says Israel to set up fund to encourage investment in green technology For first time in 20 months, Israel welcomes back tourists With massive donation, Israel autism center aims to ‘impact policy worldwide' Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (C) meets British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) and UN Secretary-General Antonia Guterres at the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, November 1, 2021. (Haim Zach/GPO) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-in-chief David Horovitz and military correspondent Judah Ari Gross are on today's podcast, hosted by Raoul Wootliff. On today's show, we start with a look at the week-long IDF national exercise beginning today, testing response to massive barrages of rockets, precision missiles, and multiple chemical attacks. We assess the recent allegations of hacking by Iran against Israel -- and by Israel against Iran. We take a look at the Glasgow climate conference which begins today and which prime minister Naftali Bennett is flying to this evening. And finally, we hear from Horovitz about his recent trip to the UK where he got to see Van Gogh's 'Wheatstacks' and what is claimed to be the world's oldest constantly used synagogue. Discussed articles include: Learning from May war, IDF simulates battle with Hezbollah amid domestic strife Most Iran gas stations still offline three days after cyberattack Iran official blames Israel, US for cyberattack that crippled gas stations Suspected Iranian hackers publish user information from Israeli LGBT site PM: Israeli tech must pivot from making cool apps to fighting climate change Israel joins growing number of countries pledging to be carbon neutral by 2050 The day I got to see Van Gogh's Nazi-seized ‘Wheatstacks,' from both sides Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Police officers clash with Arab Israeli rioters in Ramle in central Israel, on May 10, 2021.(Yossi Aloni/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DB-Oct 28,2021: The last time Harry Melandri of MI2 Partners was on the Daily Briefing, he urged people to sell their Euro Dollars due to high inflation and a strengthening economy. Those factors continue to prevail, and Melandri says he expects inflation to soar higher and continue to apply pressure. Naked Wines, an online wine retailer in the U.K. that ships monthly wine subscriptions throughout the U.K., U.S., and Australia, bubbled up 30% after hedge fund manager Glen Kacher unveiled it as his fresh pick on CNBC's “Halftime Report” show. Weekly jobless claims filings dropped to a new pandemic-era low of 281,000, indicating a steadily recovering labor market. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3mlbxvh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DB-Oct25,2021: Markets are up as stocks rally across the board ahead of weeklong releases of earning reports from tech giants Facebook, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple. PayPal also jumped 2.6% after it backed away from acquiring Pinterest. In the crypto world, last week's Bitcoin ETF's created a record $1.5 billion inflow. Tony Greer joins us on Daily Briefing to discuss the state of the markets. Interviewed by Ash Bennington. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3vIvSO1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices