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Once again, the world is focused on pressuring Israel to give in to Hamas demands, this time to remove IDF forces from the Philadephi corridor on the Gaza/Egypt border. Undertand, Hamas was able to smuggle in weapons and rockets, with Egyptian knowledge, because Israel relied on international promises, and then Egypt, to protect that border. Today, while Netanyahu explained to the world why Israel can never leave the Philadelphi corridor, other Israeli security experts, including former Defense Minister Benny Gantz, explained to the world that Israel can and should leave it. Find out how they are wrong, again.

Today, Les, Jess, Jamil, and Morgan discuss Israeli War Cabinet member and former Defense Minister Benny Gantz's visit to Washington, DC. Gantz met with Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza. What does this trip mean for the unity of the Israeli War Cabinet? Does Gantz's meeting with Vice President Harris indicate a shift in the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza? How do the domestic political situations of the United States and Israel impact the conflict? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!https://www.axios.com/2024/03/05/israel-gaza-aid-benny-gantz-white-househttps://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/2902527/benny-gantz-confronts-reports-hes-in-us-against-benjamin-netanyahus-wishes/#google_vignettehttps://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-790212https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-aides-to-gantz-gaza-aid-convoy-disaster-shows-need-for-viable-post-war-plans/ Follow our experts on Twitter: @jamil_n_jaffer@lestermunson@morganlroach@NotTVJessJonesLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/IWyeASqPySw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins forces with the former Defense Minister Benny Gantz to form a coalition government as Israel mounts a counterattack against Hamas in Gaza. Plus, the U.S. House has yet to name a new Speaker. Louisiana republican Steve Scalise defeated Ohio's Jim Jordan for the party's nomination but hasn't locked up the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. Ali Velshi, Dori Roberts, Janine Zacharia, Max Rose, and Jonathan Greenblatt join. 

Today's Headlines: In a week marked by escalating horrors, the US State Department confirmed the American death toll in Israel has reached at least 22 people, with 17 more unaccounted for, some of whom are among the estimated 150 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The US has shown support by sending Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the region, deploying a second aircraft carrier, and actively seeking safe passage for American civilians out of Gaza. Meanwhile, Gaza's power station stopped operating due to a lack of fuel, causing a shortage of safe drinking water for over 600,000 people following Israel's blockade and military actions. The war further intensified as Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based group, fired anti-tank missiles into northern Israel, prompting an Israeli response and calls for restraint from the UN. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a surprising move, agreed to form an emergency unity government with liberal-centrist ex-Defense Minister Benny Gantz, signaling dire circumstances. In the US, House Republicans nominated Representative Steve Scalise for Speaker of the House, with uncertainty surrounding whether he can secure a majority vote, in a development that challenges Donald Trump's endorsement of Representative Jim Jordan for the same role. The House is scheduled to reconvene tomorrow, but the timing of the vote remains uncertain. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Biden calls Hamas attacks the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust as US death toll ticks up CNN: Gaza's sole power station stops working as fuel runs out, after Israel orders ‘complete' blockade  Reuters: Israel bombs south Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fireIsrael bombs south Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire Axios: Israel's Netanyahu forms unity government with ex-Defense Minister Gantz Axios: Steve Scalise wins internal vote to become GOP's speaker nominee Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 150-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 14,325 on turnover of 6.2-billion N-T. The market extended momentum from its previous session on Monday to close above the 14,100-point mark, as investor interest got a boost on the back of reduced concerns over the U-S Fed's rate hike cycle in the wake of moderating inflation for October. The local bellwether electronics led the rise, after Wall Street moved higher last Friday, while buying also rotated to large-cap old economy stocks to lend strong support to the broader market during the trading day. **Government to Raise Weekly Arrivals Cap to 200,000 from December ** The Central Epidemic Command Center says the government will raise the weekly cap on arriving visitors from abroad from the current 150,000 to 200,000 from December 1. The move comes as the number of domestic coronavirus cases has been registering a decline for five consecutive weeks. According to center head Victor Wang, his office opted to expand the weekly capacity of inbound (入境) travelers in anticipation of increasing demand, driven by the gradual easing of border restrictions both here in Taiwan and many other countries. Wang says the government also expects to see an increased need for travel with the approach of the Christmas and year-end holiday season as well as the Lunar New Year. **Ceremony Held in Ukraine to Honor Killed Taiwanese Soldier ** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a farewell ceremony in honor of a Taiwanese man killed earlier this month fighting for Ukraine has been held at a church in the city of Lviv. Tseng Sheng-guang flew to Ukraine in June to join the International Legion of Ukraine's territorial defense forces and was confirmed to have been killed in fighting near Luhansk on November 2. The ministry says hundreds of people turned out at the ceremony, which took place at the Garrison Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. The attendees included Tseng's mother, wife and sister, who are being accompanied by foreign ministry personnel while in the Ukraine. **Israel Condemns US Probe into Journalist Killing ** Israel's Defense Minister says the United States government has started an investigation into the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Israel is condemning the probe as a “grave (嚴重的) mistake” and vowing not to cooperate. Defense Minister Benny Gantz made the statement on Twitter Monday, saying Israel has made it clear to the U.S. “that we won't cooperate with any external investigation.” Palestinian officials, Abu Akleh's family and Al Jazeera accuse Israel of intentionally targeting and killing the 51-year-old journalist, a claim Israel denies. **Bezos Promises to Give Away Most of Wealth ** Jeff Bezos, founder of online retail giant Amazon says he plans to give away most of his $124 billion fortune during his lifetime. He's been criticised in the past for not promising to donate his wealth (財富) to charitable causes. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel's preparation for a possible confrontation with the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah. As Israel's maritime border deal with Lebanon unraveled today, Defense Minister Benny Gantz placed the Israel Defense Forces on high alert. Will Hezbollah look to strike? Also, Erick heads to the northernmost point in Israel, along the Lebanon border, to show the Hezbollah threat up close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Minister Benny Gantz recently signed an order to begin seizing 10 million shekels that were being transferred by the Palestinian Authority to the private bank accounts of terrorists who were involved in severe terror attacks. In a recent interview with Al-Jazeera, representative Rashida Tlaib said that she does not support a two-state solution. Booking.com is planning to Add a 'Safety and Human Rights Warning' to listings located in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Arab Member of Knesset, Ofer Cassif, is once again showing his utter hatred for Israel. All this and more on today's show!

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks the major fallout from the uptick of Israeli airstrikes in Syria. A senior Israel Defense Forces officer has revealed that Hezbollah and other Iran-backed militias in Syria are beginning to withdraw from the region following a series of offensives attributed to Israel. Plus, amid ongoing maritime contention with Hezbollah, Israel is set to connect the Karish offshore gas rig to the Jewish state's gas network. Defense Minister Benny Gantz has warned that Lebanon would pay the price for any Hezbollah attack on its offshore gas field. Are we headed for a major showdown on the high seas? 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 writer Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Schneider looks at the unveiling of the National Unity Party's list of candidates, with Defense Minister Benny Gantz in the top spot. She discusses what Gadi Eisenkot will bring to the party and looks at the lack of environmentalists, including MK Alon Tal, in the future government. Magid speaks about the unfolding story of abuse and misconduct in a Long Island Solomon Schechter, an exclusive ToI investigation. He also talks about the US reaction to Israel's findings in the Shireen Abu Akleh shooting, and the Biden administration's controlled reactions to the results of the investigation. Discussed articles include: National Unity party unveils Knesset list New York Jewish school secretly kept on staffer who ‘resigned' over abuse scandal US again pressing Israel to reconsider open-fire rules after IDF's Abu Akleh probe IMAGE: The Solomon Schechter Long Island in Williston Park, New York is grappling with an unfolding scandal being investigated by ToI (Courtesy SSLI Facebook page)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While senior Israeli officials keep trying to stop - or at least amend - the American tendency to renew the nuclear deal with Iran, Jerusalem and Washington are on the same page regarding the determination to fight Iran's aggressive moves in the Middle East. Iranian forces and proxies in Syria and elsewhere pose continuous danger to both Israel's territory and American troops. Either each on its own, or in various forms of cooperation, the Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. Central Command have been striking Iran-affiliated targets. It was no coincidence that Defense Minister Benny Gantz visited CENTCOM's headquarters in Florida, with an enhanced public posture. What are we to make of it, as the nuclear deal looms large? Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. - Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, Project Director on Middle East Developments, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. - Brig. Gen. (Res.) Doron Gavish, Former Air Defense Chief, Israel Air Force. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/us-iran-tensions-flare-in-syria/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-jcpoa-a-bad-deal/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/gantz-accuses-iran-of-funding-islamic-jihad/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ Jerusalem Prays: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/135790/ TV7's Times Observer: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/97531/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ Those who wish can send prayer requests to TV7 Israel News in the following ways: Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Email: israelnews@tv7.fi Please be sure to mention your first name and country of residence. Any attached videos should not exceed 20 seconds in duration. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

Ben Caspit speaks this week with Amir Tibon, who serves as deputy editor for Haaretz' English edition. Tibon, an expert on Israel-US relations, believes that a nuclear deal with Iran is bound to be eventually reached, as it is in the interest of all the world powers involved in the negotiations. Tibon recalls that former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried in 2015 to stop the agreement but failed. "Prime Minister [Yair] Lapid, alternate Prime Minister [Naftali] Bennett and Defense Minister [Benny] Gantz have adopted a more realistic policy, of trying to influence the agreement. They are not trying to kill it, but rather shape it so it would be more comfortable for Israel on certain aspects," he explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On COI #319, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest news on Afghanistan, Iran, the JCPOA negotiations, the Darya Dugina assassination, China, and more. Kyle breaks down the sad reality of the Afghan refugee situation one year after the U.S. withdrawal. People are still languishing in refugee camps run by Washington and its partners all over the world. In places like the UAE and Kosovo, the Afghans are living in prison-like conditions still awaiting transfer to the United States. Congress has appropriated $7 billion in to resettle the refugees, more than enough funding to get the job done, but it's not clear where the money is going. This humanitarian disaster seems to be continuing indefinitely. Still waiting to leave Afghanistan are tens of thousands of people who worked for the U.S. government and western-backed aid groups. Connor discusses the latest news on the JPOCA talks. The Iranians are preparing their reply to Washington's response to the EU's “final” proposal to revive the Iran nuclear deal. At the same time, the parade of hawkish Israeli defense and intelligence officials going to Washington continues with the head of the Mossad arriving next week. The Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz are demanding that the Joe Biden administration prepare a military option for Iran to extract impossible concessions. Iran has also presented Moscow with a European leader's proposal for a “peace initiative” to end the war in Ukraine, focusing on prisoner exchanges and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Connor then talks about some other recent news stories including the FSB naming a new suspect they say helped build the car bomb that killed the Russian journalist Darya Dugina, the Chinese People's Liberation Army announcing that strategic bombers will participate in “regular” patrols around Taiwan, the Greeks' S-300 air defense systems allegedly locking on Turkish F-16s in international airspace over the Mediterranean, and Israel Aerospace Industries' contracts with Rome for spy planes being used to fly NATO missions including along the Romanian, Moldovan and Ukrainian borders.   Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 20% off our CBD

On COI #319, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest news on Afghanistan, Iran, the JCPOA negotiations, the Darya Dugina assassination, China, and more. Kyle breaks down the sad reality of the Afghan refugee situation one year after the U.S. withdrawal. People are still languishing in refugee camps run by Washington and its partners all over the world. In places like the UAE and Kosovo, the Afghans are living in prison-like conditions still awaiting transfer to the United States. Congress has appropriated $7 billion in to resettle the refugees, more than enough funding to get the job done, but it's not clear where the money is going. This humanitarian disaster seems to be continuing indefinitely. Still waiting to leave Afghanistan are tens of thousands of people who worked for the U.S. government and western-backed aid groups. Connor discusses the latest news on the JPOCA talks. The Iranians are preparing their reply to Washington's response to the EU's “final” proposal to revive the Iran nuclear deal. At the same time, the parade of hawkish Israeli defense and intelligence officials going to Washington continues with the head of the Mossad arriving next week. The Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz are demanding that the Joe Biden administration prepare a military option for Iran to extract impossible concessions. Iran has also presented Moscow with a European leader's proposal for a “peace initiative” to end the war in Ukraine, focusing on prisoner exchanges and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Connor then talks about some other recent news stories including the FSB naming a new suspect they say helped build the car bomb that killed the Russian journalist Darya Dugina, the Chinese People's Liberation Army announcing that strategic bombers will participate in “regular” patrols around Taiwan, the Greeks' S-300 air defense systems allegedly locking on Turkish F-16s in international airspace over the Mediterranean, and Israel Aerospace Industries' contracts with Rome for spy planes being used to fly NATO missions including along the Romanian, Moldovan and Ukrainian borders.

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 military correspondent Emanuel Fabian join host Amanda Borschel-Dan. Satellite images obtained by Fabian on Saturday showed heavily damaged structures at a Syrian weapons base near the northwestern city of Masyaf in a Thursday airstrike attributed to Israel. Fabian tells us more. Russia has shipped its advanced S-300 air defense system in Syria back home amid its invasion of Ukraine, an Israeli satellite intelligence firm said Friday. Is this significant for Israel? Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again brokered a cooperation deal between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism that seems to assure that both parties will cross the electoral threshold. Horovitz speaks about the editorial choice of consistently raising the alarm against the Kahane-aligned party, as he did in a scathing op-ed last week. Late last week during Defense Minister Benny Gantz's trip to Washington, DC, Israel received “good hints” with regard to the US having a working offensive plan against Iran. What does this mean, in practical terms even as both Gantz and the current Prime Minister Yair Lapid are overtly attempting to speak with the US about this deal. The Maccabi Haifa soccer team has risen to the UEFA Champions League group stage for the first time in over a decade. The group was placed in group H of the Champion's League group stage, where it will face off against French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain on September 14 in Haifa. Horovitz shares his perspective on Haifa's chances. Discussed articles include: Images show heavy damage to Syrian weapons base in airstrike attributed to Israel Russia sends S-300 back home from Syria amid Ukraine invasion, satellite images show Beware Itamar Ben Gvir, rising far-right star with a destructive vision for Israel Netanyahu brokers deal for far-right's Smotrich, Ben Gvir to join forces in election Meretz leader denounces merged far-right slate as ‘alliance of thugs' Understanding the ominous rise of Israel's most notorious ultra-nationalist US hints to Gantz it's preparing military option against Iran, Israeli official says Maccabi Haifa advances to Champions League group stage for first time since 2009 Maccabi Haifa to host PSG in Champions League clash on September 14 Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. Illustrative image: Israeli right-wing lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir gestures to a Palestinian protester during a news conference at the Damascus Gate to Jerusalem's Old City, where he protested police preventing him from entering the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, Thursday, June 10, 2021. The (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baila Sebrow, host of The Definitive Rap sat down with the show's Israeli Correspondent Barry Shaw and International Public Diplomacy Director at The Israel Institute for Strategic Studies. As always Barry gives a full account of details not heard anywhere else. Mainstream media does not necessarily cover everything, and Barry will be fascinating the viewers and listeners. Barry explained how the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas have spread their influence throughout the territory governed by the Palestinian Authority and President Biden's two-street solution on 1967 lines, and the security issues it will potentially pose. He also talked about how after Israel fought a three-day battle with the terror group in the Gaza Strip, Defense Minister Benny Gantz accused Iran of funding Palestinian Islamic Jihad tens of million dollars a year, and that the U.S. Justice Dept. charged a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps with plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump's National Security advisor John Bolton, in an apparent retaliation for the U.S. airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani.  Barry believes that Israel's biggest problem is the  U.S. appeasement of Iran.  Barry also discussed the Likud primaries shaking up the party's Knesset slate.

Baila Sebrow, host of The Definitive Rap sat down with the show's Israeli Correspondent Barry Shaw and International Public Diplomacy Director at The Israel Institute for Strategic Studies. As always Barry gives a full account of details not heard anywhere else. Mainstream media does not necessarily cover everything, and Barry will be fascinating the viewers and listeners. Barry explained how the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas have spread their influence throughout the territory governed by the Palestinian Authority and President Biden's two-street solution on 1967 lines, and the security issues it will potentially pose. He also talked about how after Israel fought a three-day battle with the terror group in the Gaza Strip, Defense Minister Benny Gantz accused Iran of funding Palestinian Islamic Jihad tens of million dollars a year, and that the U.S. Justice Dept. charged a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps with plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump's National Security advisor John Bolton, in an apparent retaliation for the U.S. airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani.  Barry believes that Israel's biggest problem is the  U.S. appeasement of Iran.  Barry also discussed the Likud primaries shaking up the party's Knesset slate.

On this episode of Election Overdose, we ask if the famous rule of American elections, is finally making its way to Israel as well. Our guest Karnit Flug, former governor of the Bank of Israel, now at the Israel Democracy Institute and a professor at Hebrew University, breaks down myth and reality about the non-political economics of Israel. Why do Israelis constantly complain of economic woes, but hardly ever vote based on economic platforms?  Earlier on the show, we discuss the latest senior general to enter politics, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Do the political achievements of Israel's generals justify the hype? And why did Eisenkot flirt with Prime Minister Yair Lapid for months before joining the new National Unity party of Defense Minister Benny Gantz?  Each week, hosts Anshel Pfeffer and Dahlia Scheindlin discuss all the news, polls, history and party trivia you need to know for Israel's upcoming election. Subscribe to the show on your podcast app, follow Dahlia (@dahliasc) and Anshel (@AnshelPfeffer) on twitter and read more of their articles and columns on Haaretz.comSee 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. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and military correspondent Emanuel Fabian join host Amanda Borschel-Dan. A Palestinian teenager was killed as heavy clashes broke out in Nablus late Wednesday and early Thursday while Jewish worshippers held a monthly pilgrimage to a shrine called Joseph's Tomb in the Palestinian West Bank city under military guard. Fabian explains why this is such a conflict-ridden area.We've been discussing the possibility of renewed diplomatic ties between Israel and Turkey for months. Berman enlightens us on what was the final impetus and what the new diplomatic ties mean for Israelis. We spoke yesterday on the podcast about a statement made by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, in which he claimed -- and then somewhat walked back -- that Israel has inflicted 50 holocausts on his people. The fallout continues, including a defensive posture from Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Media reports have leaked preliminary results of an IDF investigation into the deaths of five children in Gaza during the recent conflict. What are the unofficial findings? Staff Sgt. Nathan Fitoussi was fatally shot this week by a comrade in arms when returning to his post after prayer. Fabian and Berman discuss some potential lessons learned from this, and other friendly fire incidents. Discussed articles include: Palestinian teen killed as rioters attack Jewish pilgrimage to Joseph's Tomb With reset, Turkey and Israel look to build durable ties that can reshape the region Gantz defends Abbas meetings amid outcry over PA chief's ‘holocausts' comment IDF finds Israeli strike killed 5 children in Gaza during recent operation – report Family of soldier killed by friendly fire says not angry at comrade who shot him Lawyers call to halt probe of soldier in suspected friendly fire killing Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Israeli and Turkish flags from a press conference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Israel's President Isaac Herzog in Ankara, Turkey, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Election Overdose, we ask if the famous rule of American elections, is finally making its way to Israel as well. Our guest Karnit Flug, former governor of the Bank of Israel, now at the Israel Democracy Institute and a professor at Hebrew University, breaks down myth and reality about the non-political economics of Israel. Why do Israelis constantly complain of economic woes, but hardly ever vote based on economic platforms?  Earlier on the show, we discuss the latest senior general to enter politics, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Do the political achievements of Israel's generals justify the hype? And why did Eisenkot flirt with Prime Minister Yair Lapid for months before joining the new National Unity party of Defense Minister Benny Gantz?  Each week, hosts Anshel Pfeffer and Dahlia Scheindlin discuss all the news, polls, history and party trivia you need to know for Israel's upcoming election. Subscribe to the show on your podcast app, follow Dahlia (@dahliasc) and Anshel (@AnshelPfeffer) on twitter and read more of their articles and columns on Haaretz.comSee 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 writer Tal Schneider and military correspondent Mannie Fabian join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Schneider talks about former military chief Gadi Eisenkot joining the center-right Hamahane Hamamlachti and what Eisenkot, a newbie politician, will bring to the political scene. Fabian looks at the recent changes in the Gazan economy, with exports up from Gaza to Israel, as well asincreased crossings at the border, with more people allowed to go in and out of Gaza for work, which creates higher salaries for some Gazans. Schneider discusses her feature about Jewish-American businessman Bruce Gurfein, who has lived in Dubai for 25 years, and is looking at business-to-business relationships to strengthen relations. Steinberg adds a word about Svika Pick, the pillar of Israeli pop who died Sunday at 72 after years of ill health.  Discussed articles include: Eisenkot marches into politics with much fanfare, little immediate effect on polls IDF official says Gaza exports have soared, as Israel seeks to incentivize calm Making inroads: An unlikely 38-hour drive from Dubai to Jerusalem, via Riyadh Iconic Israeli singer-songwriter Svika Pick dies at 72 Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: The leaders of the new National Unity party at the party launch on Sunday night, August 14, 2022, in Kfar Maccabiah, from left to right: Gadi Eisenkot, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar. (Elad Malka)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. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian and news editor Amy Spiro join host Amanda Borschel-Dan. The roads around Gaza have been closed since the arrest of Bassem Saadi, who leads Islamic Jihad in the West Bank, in fear of a retaliatory attack. Fabian updates us on the arrest and the days since. The threat of Hezbollah in regards to ongoing negotiations for a fixed maritime border with Lebanon was also on the table in yesterday's cabinet meeting. What's going on there? Six months ago the Israeli newspaper Calcalist published broad allegations against Israel Police using NSO spyware to hack into the phones of dozens of private citizens. Spiro shares the findings of Monday's 100-page investigation. New allegations of female soldiers and prison officers being sexually harassed and assaulted in Israeli prisons by Palestinian security prisoners has led to an altercation between Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Public Security Minister Omer Barlev. On what grounds? A contestant on HaAch HaGadol, Israel's Big Brother, recently said "Heil Hitler" and gave a Nazi salute. Spiro discusses whether this a case in which it's only ok for Jews to joke about this. Discussed articles include: Roads around Gaza to remain closed for 3rd day amid fears of Islamic Jihad attack Security officials said to warn of Hezbollah escalation if no Lebanon gas deal Probe finds Israel Police did not unlawfully hack phones of politicians, activists Gantz says he'll reevaluate drafting soldiers into Prisons Service amid rape claims Minister says female soldiers to continue guarding terror inmates unless law changes Reality check: Does Israel employ a double standard on tolerating Holocaust humor? Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. Image: Members of the Saraya al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestine Islamic Jihad movement, take part in a military parade. in Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on June 24, 2022. (Attia Muhammed/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz toured Israel's southern border today (27.07.22) in the IDF's Gaza division, together with Deputy Defense Minister Alon Shuster, General of the Southern Command Maj. Gen. Eliezer Toledano, Head of the Operations Directorate Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk and Head of the Gaza Division Brig. Gen. Nimrod Aloni. At the end of the tour, Minister Gantz visited a kindergarten complex in the Kfar Aza area. The protective infrastructure in the kindergartens has been refurbished as part of a wider program led by the defense establishment and IDF within it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yaar-ben-emmett/support

On this episode of the NTEB Prophecy News Podcast, like a swimmer caught in a summer rip tide, the Jews and Israel are being transported inexorably to the Two State Solution the prophet Joel has warned about for the past 2,500 years. How are they getting there? Through the Abraham Accords provided by former US president Donald Trump, and Emmanuel Macron lobbying to make it happen. Nothing like a King James Bible to help you makes sense of the headlines, eh? For those of us looking daily for the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church, today's Prophecy News Podcast is here to remind you that we are in the drop zone for that blessed event, so don't lose sight of the prize in the closing moments. There is lots of work still left for us to do...TO THE FIGHT!!! In Israel, Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Thursday expressed his support for leveraging Israel's new ties with several Arab countries to strengthen the Palestinian Authority, a first for a leading Israeli official. “I believe that we can leverage the Abraham Accords and ties with regional partners in order to strengthen the Palestinian Authority and promote confidence-building measures,” he said during a live interview at the Aspen Security Forum. You do remember us telling you that Emmanuel Macron and Mahmoud Abbas met on Wednesday to discuss the Two State Solution, right? Oh yeah, baby, that's how the snow blows.

A package of “good will gestures” presented by Defense Minister Benny Gantz will result in de facto Palestinian annexation of large sections of Area C – the portion of Judea and Samaria under full Israeli jurisdiction. This according to the right-wing NGO Regavim. It includes “legalization” of hundreds of illegally-built structures and expansion of Arab villages, isolating and choking existing Jewish communities and threatening the security and feasibility of the entire settlement enterprise. Naomi Kahn, Director of the International Division of Regavim, an Israeli NGO dedicated to protecting Israel's land resources, told reporter Arieh O'Sullivan that the package if it goes through would reward the Palestinian Authority's continued efforts to create facts on the ground and establish a de facto Palestinian state in the heart of the Land of Israel. (photo: Yaniv Nadav/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suriname plans to open its embassy in Jerusalem, making it one of a small number of countries that are willing to push back against international objections to such a stand. To date, only four countries have opened embassies in Jerusalem: the United States, Guatemala, Honduras and Kosovo. Justice Minister Gidon Sa'ar reportedly held talks with Likud about forming a new government without dissolving the Knesset. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is visiting Israel on a 5 day business trip and planted a tree in Jerusalem. Defense Minister Benny Gantz is in Cyprus as part of the Israeli military's "Chariots of Fire" month-long training drill.

On COI #278, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover former President George W. Bush's viral confession- by-gaffe to war crimes in Iraq, President Joe Biden's resistance to Kiev's demands for long range rocket launchers, U.S./Israeli war drills aimed at Tehran, and the latest news on the Iran nuclear deal. Kyle and Connor watch and discuss Bush's Freudian slip rapidly making the rounds where he is giving a speech denouncing an illegal, brutal, unprovoked war in Iraq when he meant to say Ukraine. Bush was trying to paint Russian President Vladimir Putin as the ultimate mass murderer, Hitler du jour, but subconsciously realized he could just as easily be reading his own criminal charges. Bush writes this off as him just losing it in his old age. However, it is a blatant example of the fetish for projection fashionable in Washington these days, particularly among those like Bush himself who is forever covered in the blood of a million dead Iraqis. Kyle breaks down Biden's apparent reluctance to send Ukraine the long range rocket launchers they have requested, namely the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. These weapons would enable Kiev to launch strikes deeper beyond Russia's borders, attacks on Russia have become an increasingly more common occurrence and threaten to uncontrollably escalate and expand the conflict. Connor talks about a series of ongoing Israeli military exercises called Chariots of Fire. The exercises largely eye an attack on Iran and also include preparation for contingencies of a wider regional war with the Resistance Axis. U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft will soon be joining Israeli fighter jets over the Mediterranean Sea to simulate a wide scale assault on Iran. The simulation will practice how to enter Iranian territory and conduct repeated airstrikes. This comes as Israel just recently bombed Syria, killing as many as five people. Defense Minister Benny Gantz claimed they were targeting advanced Iranian military assets. This latest strike is also notable because it is the first time the Russians fired back at Israeli warplanes using the S-300 air defense systems they have provided Damascus. The new development will likely change the Israeli strategy in Syria, given that, for many years, they have taken for granted that they can bomb the country on a weekly basis virtually without consequences. Connor continues the Iran news by detailing a series of talks with the European Union's nuclear negotiator in Tehran. The EU has reportedly made enough progress, breaking the two months long deadlock, and relaunched indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran. Though no date for new Vienna talks has been set yet, Josep Borrell, the EU Foreign Policy Chief, says a deal is now within reach. The Iranians and the Americans have put the onus on each other to do what needs to be done politically to move things forward. Though Tehran says they now await U.S. responses to new proposals they put forward presumably during last week's talks with Mora. Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 20% off our CBD

On COI #278, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover former President George W. Bush's viral confession- by-gaffe to war crimes in Iraq, President Joe Biden's resistance to Kiev's demands for long range rocket launchers, U.S./Israeli war drills aimed at Tehran, and the latest news on the Iran nuclear deal. Kyle and Connor watch and discuss Bush's Freudian slip rapidly making the rounds where he is giving a speech denouncing an illegal, brutal, unprovoked war in Iraq when he meant to say Ukraine. Bush was trying to paint Russian President Vladimir Putin as the ultimate mass murderer, Hitler du jour, but subconsciously realized he could just as easily be reading his own criminal charges. Bush writes this off as him just losing it in his old age. However, it is a blatant example of the fetish for projection fashionable in Washington these days, particularly among those like Bush himself who is forever covered in the blood of a million dead Iraqis. Kyle breaks down Biden's apparent reluctance to send Ukraine the long range rocket launchers they have requested, namely the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. These weapons would enable Kiev to launch strikes deeper beyond Russia's borders, attacks on Russia have become an increasingly more common occurrence and threaten to uncontrollably escalate and expand the conflict. Connor talks about a series of ongoing Israeli military exercises called Chariots of Fire. The exercises largely eye an attack on Iran and also include preparation for contingencies of a wider regional war with the Resistance Axis. U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft will soon be joining Israeli fighter jets over the Mediterranean Sea to simulate a wide scale assault on Iran. The simulation will practice how to enter Iranian territory and conduct repeated airstrikes. This comes as Israel just recently bombed Syria, killing as many as five people. Defense Minister Benny Gantz claimed they were targeting advanced Iranian military assets. This latest strike is also notable because it is the first time the Russians fired back at Israeli warplanes using the S-300 air defense systems they have provided Damascus. The new development will likely change the Israeli strategy in Syria, given that, for many years, they have taken for granted that they can bomb the country on a weekly basis virtually without consequences. Connor continues the Iran news by detailing a series of talks with the European Union's nuclear negotiator in Tehran. The EU has reportedly made enough progress, breaking the two months long deadlock, and relaunched indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran. Though no date for new Vienna talks has been set yet, Josep Borrell, the EU Foreign Policy Chief, says a deal is now within reach. The Iranians and the Americans have put the onus on each other to do what needs to be done politically to move things forward. Though Tehran says they now await U.S. responses to new proposals they put forward presumably during last week's talks with Mora.

Ben Caspit speaks this week to Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. He notes that his mother survived the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, while Gantz's father fought in Israel's 1948 Independence War. Gantz, who himself has lost many friends and comrades in the battlefield, says, "We have the privilege, the duty and the honor to continue their legacy, to guarantee Israel's security." Speaking about the biggest threat to Israel's security and existence — the Iranian nuclear program — Gantz notes that Israel is doing it utmost vis-à-vis its partners and allies to improve a possible agreement with Iran, should there ever be one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Tech Israel editor Ricky Ben David join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Magid looks at Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's efforts to keep his coalition together, and how Defense Minister Benny Gantz fits into that puzzle. Ben-David discusses Israeli technology companies raising $5.6 billion in the first quarter of 2022, and which sectors are engaged in that process. Magid speaks about US President Joe Biden's efforts to bring the Palestinians into the Abraham Accords and in the new working groups discussed at the recent Negev Summit. Ben-David offers an update on Mobileye's robotaxis, which took to the Jerusalem streets recently and will heading to Tel Aviv soon. Discussed articles include: As coalition scrambles for stability, sources warn divisions with testy Gantz remain Israeli tech companies raise $5.6 billion in first quarter of 2022 US aims to fold Palestinians into expanded cooperation between Israel, Arab states Mobileye gives sneak peek into ‘robotaxi' ride ahead of Israel, Germany launch Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Head of the Blue and White party and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz speaks during an event of the Blue and White party in Tel Aviv, March 21, 2022 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Approximately 750,000 people gathered on Sunday morning in central Israel for Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral making it the largest funeral in Israel's history. The leaders of Judea and Samaria refused to meet with Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Isaac Herzog and Emanuel Macron held a diplomatic meeting in France, and a fun fact for the day.    This and much more right here on today's show!

Tel Aviv-based journalist and Israel Policy Forum policy advisor Neri Zilber hosts Jerusalem Post military correspondent Anna Ahronheim and Times of Israel military correspondent Judah Ari Gross to discuss their recent trip to Bahrain with Defense Minister Benny Gantz, the historic defense agreement signed, Israel-Gulf security ties more generally, lasers (yes, lasers), and the fallout from the death of 78-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Assad in the West Bank. Anna and Judah also describe what it's like to cover the unforgiving military beat in Israel. Support the show (https://ipf.li/3jzyDg5)

Ben Caspit speaks this week with Gen. (ret.) Ephraim Sneh, a geopolitical expert and former minister. While the current government did change some of its approach to the Palestinians, it is not really presenting any new policies on the issue, argues Sneh. Only one third of the coalition is against the two-state solution. The rest are in favor of it. Still, the government had not prevented provocative settlement attempts in the West Bank. These include enlarging settlements around Jerusalem in order to separate the city from the area that is supposed to be a Palestinian state. "Meeting senior Palestinian Authority official Hussein al-Sheikh and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas [the way Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz did] is not enough in order to rectify the policies of the former government," he says, noting this by itself will not prevent the situation from deteriorating into an ethnic conflict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Palestinian Affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman and Hebrew sister site Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at his home in Rosh Ha'ayin on Tuesday night. It marked the first time the Palestinian leader held talks with a senior Israeli official in Israel since 2010. Boxerman delves into what was the impetus behind the surprise meeting while Goren discusses its Israeli political blowback. We also hear how the Palestinian Authority views the event, within the context of Abbas's approval ratings. Next, we discuss the Hebrew word of the year -- tirlul or "lunacy." Thousands of Israelis voted on 10 offerings from the Academy of the Hebrew Language in honor of the annual Hebrew Day last week. What else almost made the cut? Discussed articles include: Gantz hosts Abbas at his home, in PA leader's first meeting in Israel in a decade Gantz's right-wing coalition partners assail him for hosting PA chief Abbas Gantz announces series of gestures to Palestinians after meeting Abbas  Academy of the Hebrew Language picks ‘lunacy' as its word of 2021 Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE -- From top: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Bottom: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool, 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. Political reporter Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Both Schneider and Magid were at the Israeli American Council's national summit in Florida last week, attended by some 3,000 participants, including Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Magid discusses a briefing with Gantz regarding construction in settlement blocs in the West Bank. He senses that Gantz is thinking strategically about his own political positioning, given his comments about expanding the so-called settlement blocs. Schneider offers some details about who attended the summit, including the high participation in the age of Covid and in the wake of AIPAC's canceled conferences. Magid also talks about his interview with MK Nir Barkat, and his harsh line with regard to Iran, while Schneider gave some insights as to Barkat's political plans to become the Likud party leader and his position as a Knesset member without a particular role. Discussed articles include: Senior defense official: ‘Blocs' prioritized but all settlements have right to exist Likud's Barkat: Tehran should be targeted if Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Defense Minister Benny Gantz addresses the Israeli American Council's national summit in Hollywood Beach, Florida on December 10, 2021. (Noam Galai) 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. Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur join host Jessica Steinberg. Gross and Rettig Gur discuss the possible meanings behind former United States president Donald Trump's recently released quotes about former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to journalist Barak Ravid for an upcoming book. They also speak about Defense Minister Benny Gantz's comments in the US regarding his instructions to the IDF about preparing for a strike against Iran, including the probable timeline in mind. Discussed articles include: ‘F*ck him': Trump rages at Netanyahu, claims he saved Israel from destruction Trump: I thought Israelis would do anything for peace, but found that not to be true Gantz: I told the US I've ordered the IDF to prepare a strike against Iran Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walk to a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, January 27, 2020. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Carey joins Dr. Wilmer Leon and Garland Nixon on Radio Sputnik's The Critical Hour to discuss Israel. In a move that some observers view as propaganda, Israeli security personnel are drilling for a potential "dirty bomb" attack ostensibly by Hezbollah. Also, Defense Minister Benny Gantz continues to ramp up hawkish rhetoric against Iran as he claims that Israel is ready to go to war with the Islamic Republic.

Shane Stranahan, co-host of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. A recent study shows that the US and its allies are causing a worldwide decay of democracies through attacks on voting rights, judicial independence, and freedom of the press. According to the report, "36% of all democratic "backsliding" has happened in the U.S. and U.S.-aligned countries, including Turkey, Hungary, and Israel."Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Two unannounced inspections at Belmarsh Prison in London revealed that the embattled publisher is living in unbearable conditions. The inspections found that the deplorable conditions are not compatible with an inmate maintaining a reasonable state of mental health and that precautions to prevent self-harm are almost nonexistent.Nick Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq," joins us to discuss the Pentagon budget. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has said that the US needs to get its priorities straight as he plans for a no vote on the latest military budget. Also, retired US Army Major Danny Sjursen argues that the US empire is pinching pennies for its citizens and opening the financial floodgates for the military-industrial complex.K.J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. President Xi Jinping has identified 3 basic principles and 4 priorities for the Asian world power. After he met with Biden, the Chinese leader made it clear that the US must turn his words of moderation into action. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the likelihood of the US joining in a military engagement to support the Neo-Nazi government of Ukraine and/or the island of Taiwan. Patrick Lawrence argues that the people of the US would not be willing to accept the losses involved in such acts of folly and that the US government is well aware of that reality.John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss two major US court cases. The jury continues to deliberate on the Kyle Rittenhouse case, and the European Union is calling on Oklahoma to commute the execution of Julius Jones. A petition for the commutation of Jones's execution has garnered over 6 million signatures.James Carey, editor/co-owner at Geopoliticsalert.com, joins us to discuss Israel. In a move that some observers view as propaganda, Israeli security personnel are drilling for a potential "dirty bomb" attack ostensibly by Hezbollah. Also, Defense Minister Benny Gantz continues to ramp up hawkish rhetoric against Iran as he claims that Israel is ready to go to war with the Islamic Republic.Ricardo Vaz, political analyst and editor at VenezuelAnalysis.com, joins us to discuss Venezuela. The US State Department is again condemning the Venezuelan elections before they occur. Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro lambasted the regime change neocons, stating that “It is shameful how the Department of State intends to interfere in the internal affairs of Venezuela.”

In this week's episode, guest Danny Citrinowicz, a leading Israeli expert on Iran, talks about the expected renewal of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and world powers. He warns that for the Biden administration there is only one realistic option on the table – and Israel will have to adjust to it, even if it doesn't want to.  Later in the show, Haaretz West Bank correspondent Hagar Shezaf breaks down Defense Minister Benny Gantz's recent designation of six Palestinian human rights groups as terror organizations. Why did it happen, what are the reactions from Israel's friends abroad, and how could it impact civil society in the Palestinian territories? Listen to the full conversation with host Amir Tibon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week to discuss the upcoming international 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and two other minutes will attend. In the build-up to the conference, Katz and Harkov take a moment to reflect on the importance of discussing climate change and what Israel and its government are doing to address the problem. Earlier this week, Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced that the country was designating six Palestinian NGOs as terror organizations. Katz and Harkov speak with the founder and president of NGO Monitor Gerald Steinberg to discuss whether the decision was valid. They speak with Gerald Steinberg from NGO Monitor to discuss the decision and share insight into how NGOs support terror. Photo credit: Flash90 as seen on jpost.com

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, Jessica Steinberg hosts, joined by political correspondent Tal Schneider and military reporter Judah Ari Gross. Gross reports on the comments made Sunday by a former Israeli general regarding the IDF bombing of a tower that housed The Associated Press in the Gaza Strip during May's conflict, calling it a "mistake." He and Schneider then discuss the ongoing public relations hubbub over Defense Minister Benny Gantz's statement regarding six Palestinian civil society groups that are now being designated terror organizations by Israel. Finally, Schneider offers a heads up about her latest investigative story about Israel's aviation database that will gather every kind of information about travelers, including their credit card numbers, airport purchases and seat placement. Discussed articles include: Former IDF general: Bombing AP tower in Gaza in May conflict was an ‘own goal' Shin Bet, Foreign Ministry rep heading to US over outlawed Palestinian groups Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: In this May 15, 2021 file photo, the al-Jalaa building housing the offices of The Associated Press and other media and home to dozens of families, collapses after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike, in Gaza City. On Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, Human Rights Watch a leading international human rights group, said Israeli airstrikes that demolished four high-rise buildings in the Gaza Strip, including the al-Jalaa building, during the May war apparently violated international laws of war. HRW called on the Israeli military to produce evidence justifying the attacks. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa, 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 diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and Arab Affair reporter Aaron Boxerman with Jessica Steinberg hosting. Berman discusses prime minister Naftali Bennett's recent Friday meeting with Russian premier Vladimir Putin, and his own conversation with Russian-born Knesset minister Ze'ev Elkin, who serves as the prime minister's translator when in Russia. Boxerman offers some insights as to Defense Minister Benny Gantz's surprise announcement on Friday, declaring six Palestinian human rights groups to be “terror organizations," which caught the groups by surprise and is a situation that is still unfolding. Boxerman also updates listeners about the status of the coronavirus and vaccinations in the Palestinian territories, where financial incentives have helped bring the numbers up. Berman speaks about the recent five-day visit of India's foreign minister to Israel, with an in-depth look at the planned Arabian-Mediterranean Corridor that would form a regional economic network. Discussed articles include: Bennett wraps up Russia trip, gets invite from Putin to visit again Gantz declares six Palestinian rights groups ‘terror organizations' Palestinian rights groups push back after Israel outlaws 6 for terrorism Expanded Israel-India ties start taking shape, after the Netanyahu-Modi bromance Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during their meeting in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Friday for their first meeting, hailing friendly ties between the two countries. (Evgeny Biyatov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strategic interests and personal relationships are mixed in international strategy and diplomacy. After almost four months in power, the Israeli government seems to enjoy from both in its dealings with the major Arab countries bordering it. Egypt and Jordan warmed up to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, who are seemingly on the same page regarding Israel's security needs. It is important to stress that while outstanding disputes pertaining to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict challenge Jerusalem's keen aspiration to normalize relations with additional Arab states; the common threat posed to the Jewish State and the Sunni-Arab world by the revolutionary Shi'ite Islamic Republic of Iran – serves as a trigger to what appears to turn into inevitable Jewish-Arab rapprochement. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, TV7 Analyst and Host of Watchmen Talk. - Col. (Res) Dr. Anan Wahabi, Senior Fellow at ICT Reichman University and Lecturer at Haifa University. - Ambassador Dr. Dan Shaham, Former Head of Mission to IRENA, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/bennett-iran-crossed-all-nuclear-red-lines/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israeli-egyptian-leaders-hold-talks/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/abdullah-jordan-custodian-of-jerusalem-holy-sites/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ Jerusalem Prays: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/135790/ TV7's Times Observer: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/97531/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ Those who wish can send prayer requests to TV7 Israel News in the following ways: Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Email: israelnews@tv7.fi Please be sure to mention your first name and country of residence. Any attached videos should not exceed 20 seconds in duration. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

Can Netanyahu convince Defense Minister Benny Gantz to pull the plug on the current government and become the prime minister in alliance with him? Or will the adage "Fool me once …" keep the ship of state steady?

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 guests are military writer Judah Ari Gross and political reporter Tal Schneider, with host Jessica Steinberg. Gross fills us in on the recent uptick in Gazan violence, and examines what that really means in terms of Hamas control over the Gaza Strip, a situation that recent Israeli governments have allowed, rather than risk escalating the situation. Schneider discusses how she came about her latest feature regarding a secret 2017 mission by Israeli engineers and an American Jewish lawyer to steal into Iraq in order to rehabilitate the tomb of the prophet Nachum. That feature will be in the Times of Israel on Wednesday, after first appearing on Zman Yisrael in Hebrew. Gross and Schneider close the podcast with a conversation about recent statements on the part of Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid regarding Iran, Israel and the US. Discussed articles include: Israeli jets strike Gaza after 2nd rocket attack in 24 hours Terrorists fire one rocket from Gaza, then another as IDF strikes Hamas targets Gantz reveals Iranian drone base, says it is used to train terror groups Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Palestinians protest near the border with Israel, east of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, on September 2, 2021. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss three topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Listen to the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —The Year That Was— The Talmud says that on Rosh Hashanah God judges the deeds of all creatures over the prior year. We figured, we'd get a jump on the job, giving God a hand, and figure out what we did right and what we did wrong over the past year. —The Defense Minister & the President— Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meet on the down-low to talk about anything but peace. What's it augur? —Afghanistan and the Jewish Question— Do Israelis have anything to learn from the heartbreak in Afghanistan? (Because, you know, it's always, at least a little, about us.) —Is Canceling This Year's High Holiday a Retreat From All That Has Preserved Judaism Forever?— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion, we talk about the brouhaha over an essay in Tablet in which Liel Leibovitz takes American rabbis to task for being overly COVID cautious. Liebowitz writes that “Jews celebrated Shabbat in silence under the Inquisition, lighting candles in darkened basements even though the flickers of holy light could attract the penalty of death. Jews baked matzo in the ghettos and observed Yom Kippur in the camps.” To cancel the high holidays now, he suggests, is a craven retreat from all that has preserved Judaism forever. Might he have a point? All that and music of inspiration and atonement for the new year!

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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. Today's guests are Zman Yisrael editor-in-chief Biranit Goren and military correspondent Judah Ari Gross with Jessica Steinberg hosting. September 1 brings the first day of school in Israel, with questions about vaccinated students, rapid testing and Green Passes. Despite tales of some parents and teachers rebelling against the current system, Goren takes a more positive spin on the bumpy beginning, looking at the 80% vaccination rate among older students, and the chance for teachers to finally look at their students, face to face. Gross weighs in on his report about the approved NIS 500 million loan to the Palestinian Authority, which was agreed upon during last week's talks between Defense Minister Benny Gantz and PA President Mahmoud Abbas. Finally, Gross and Goren discuss the deeper meaning of the slight thaw in Israel-Palestinian relations, agreeing that it could be due to the current government and the play between left and right under Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Discussed articles include: Israel hands every child a DIY virus test, in bold bid for safe school restart< Full text: The Education Ministry's rules for opening schools Israel agrees to send NIS 500 million to PA, bypassing terror stipend freeze Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Young Israeli students on their first day back at school, at Gabrieli school, in Tel Aviv. September 01, 2021 (Courtesy Avshalom Sassoni/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. Today's guests are Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz with Arab affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman, and Jessica Steinberg as host. Horovitz reviews aspects of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's meeting in the Washington, DC with US President Joe Biden, including Bennett's ability to converse easily and fluently with Biden, a clear advantage that former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu always favored in his moments on the world stage. Boxerman discussed the logistics and content of the Sunday night meeting in Ramallah between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, the first in over a decade.  He also spoke about ongoing conversations regarding how Israel can help strengthen the PA economy, which has suffered tremendously as a result of the coronavirus and internal politics. Horovitz closes Monday's podcast with a look at how the US is suffering post its pullout from Afghanistan, and how it needs to play a role as the world's superpower, particularly in the Middle East. Discussed articles include: In shadow of Kabul chaos, Bennett tells Biden why US must stay engaged in region Catastrophe in Afghanistan — for Afghans, Israel, the region… and for America In first top-level meeting in a decade, Gantz holds talks with Abbas in Ramallah PM's office downplays Gantz-Abbas meeting, says there won't be peace talks Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, May 25, 2021, in West Bank city of Ramallah. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with PA head Mahmoud Abbas last night, which represents the first high ranking and face to face meeting between Israel and the PA in a decade. On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh says that the gathering, on the heels of Friday's meeting between Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden in Washington, is disturbing. Despite the fact that the PA continues to pay terrorists and their families for the murder of Israelis though their "pay for slay" program, it seems that Israel is once again trying to legitimize and bolster the PA, which has been a failed policy since the Oslo Accords in the mid-1990's.

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 panel comprises environmental reporter Sue Surkes and Palestinian affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman, along with host Jessica Steinberg. Surkes assesses the extent of ecological damage wreaked by the massive fires that ripped through the Jerusalem Hills since Sunday, turning some 25,000 dunams (6,200 acres) of woodlands into scorched earth, harming complex ecosystems. The Palestinian Authority sent four firefighting teams to assist in putting out the fires in the Jerusalem hills, prompting public thanks from Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. Back on the environmental front, a look at a $1 million prize kickstarted by Canadian philanthropist Jeff Hart aimed at bringing Israeli-based innovation technology to fight climate change worldwide. And finally, while several rockets were shot into Israel from Gaza this week, Israel isn't responding, in an effort to allow talks to proceed between Gaza and Israel, three months after Operation Guardian of the Walls. Discussed articles include: Ecologists worry over ecosystem's recovery after huge Jerusalem-area blaze Palestinian firefighters help Israel battle Jerusalem-area blazes With $1m annual prize, donor hopes Israeli ideas will help solve climate crisis TV: Israel not responding to Gaza rocket due to progress in talks with Hamas Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Smoke and red fire retardant sprayed by Israeli firefighting aircraft mingles on a hillside on the third day of wildfires in the Jerusalem mountains, August 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photo: At the eleventh-plus hour.             View  from the inside of the clock face on Portland, Oregon's, historic Union Station's 150-foot-high tower, the signature feature of the 1896 terminal, designed by the renowned New York architecture firm of McKim, Mead, and White  CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow Ten weeks. Richard Goldberg. Behnam Ben Taleblu @FDD Richard Goldberg, senior advisor, Foundation for Defense of Democracies.  @rich_goldberg https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-iran-10-weeks-away-from-amassing-enough-material-for-nuke/ "Iran is ten weeks away from acquiring enough enriched uranium to build a nuclear bomb, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Wednesday."

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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. Today's panel comprises editor David Horovitz and military correspondent Judah Ari Gross, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan. International media has reported that an Iranian centrifuge production site was targeted in a drone attack Wednesday. What are we allowed to know about this and what does it mean for Iran's race towards a nuclear weapon? IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi has spent much of the week in Washington, DC, loudly decrying the United State's stated plan to rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. In return, he was told by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan that US President Joe Biden has a “commitment to ensuring that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.” Is this a success? Defense Minister Benny Gantz's office said Wednesday that he intends to call for a vote on the formation of a state inquiry into the so-called submarine affair. He's facing opposition from parts of the coalition, including Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar. But is Gantz's crusade also personal? And finally, all you want to know about IDF lasers that are projected to become a viable -- and relatively cheap -- defense mechanism in the near future. Discussed articles include: Attack on Iranian nuclear site damaged centrifuge production facility – reports Iran nuclear site hit Wednesday was on list of targets Israel gave US – report After Kohavi meeting, US reaffirms commitment to not let Iran get nukes Meeting top US officials, Kohavi blasts American plans to rejoin Iran deal Gantz, Sa'ar feud over proposed state inquiry of submarine scandal In test, Defense Ministry shoots down drone with plane-mounted laser Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: A computer-generated mockup of a proposed laser-based air defense system being developed by Israel's Defense Ministry, on January 8, 2020. (Defense Ministry) 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 panel comprises ToI editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan. There is a clear surge in inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the 'change bloc' even as the Yair Lapid-led coalition creeps toward solidifying a new government. In a rare public statement, Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman has warned that there may be blood. In the era of social media, is this incitement unprecedented? In this particularly sensitive period, Defense Minister Benny Gantz has demanded that the far-right flag march that is tentatively scheduled for Thursday be canceled. But wait -- didn't that already happen on Jerusalem Day last month? And finally, Berman explains the background behind IDF decorations that will be issued starting tomorrow for those who served in the southern Lebanon security zone from 1985-2000. Why is this pin so late in coming and what of the Christian SLA soldiers who aided the IDF in this area? Discussed articles include: When Shin Bet warns of political violence, Israel's history requires we listen Shin Bet head in rare warning: Stop violent discourse now, someone will get hurt Yamina MK requests additional security after threats, says she was followed Top rabbis urge followers to ‘do everything' to thwart new government Knesset speaker may hold vote on new government as soon as Wednesday Gantz indicates he'll demand cancellation of Jerusalem right-wing parade Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrible tragedy in Italy kills 14 and practically orphans a 5-year old Israeli in the process. - Defense Minister Benny Gantz unveils his plans for the future in the aftermath of operation Guardian of the walls. - All coronavirus restrictions are scheduled to be lifted by next month.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Richard Becker, author of “Palestine, Israel and the U.S. Empire,” to discuss Israel's efforts to distribute excess COVID-19 vaccines among allied regimes like Honduras rather than the Palestinian population, the outrage the move has provoked among progressives and Palestinians, and how pushback from figures like Defense Minister Benny Gantz could put a pause on the program.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jim Kavanagh, political analyst and contributor to Counterpunch and ThePolemicist.net, where you can read his latest piece, “The American Farce Unravels: Shreds of January 6th," to discuss the latest in Democrats' efforts to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, and why Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal thinks any attempt to lay the blame for a failure to include a $15 minimum wage at the feet of the unelected Senate Parliamentarian is 'not gonna fly.'In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Vicki Cervantes, North America Coordinator of the Honduras Solidarity Network, to discuss the newly-introduced “Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021,” the response by Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez to Congress' attempt to sanction him, and why the US government appears poised to rescind its support for one of its most loyal regimes in the region.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Richard Becker, author of “Palestine, Israel and the U.S. Empire,” to discuss Israel's efforts to distribute excess COVID-19 vaccines among allied regimes like Honduras rather than the Palestinian population, the outrage the move has provoked among progressives and Palestinians, and how pushback from figures like Defense Minister Benny Gantz could put a pause on the program.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Eleanor Goldfield, a creative activist, journalist, co-host of the Common Censored podcast with Lee Camp and the filmmaker behind the documentary “Hard Road Of Hope," to discuss the dramatic racial disparities in access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the shocking inequality on display amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Texas, and how the state's overreliance on fossil fuels left it so vulnerable to storms.