Podcasts about Hezbollah

For review:1. Hostage Deal Begins - Three Hostages Released After 471 Days of Captivity in Gaza.The first three hostages freed under the deal were civilians Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31. Romi Gonen was abducted from the Supernova music festival, while Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were taken from their homes in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.2. Syrian leader (Ahmed Al-Sharaa) pushes for Israel to leave buffer zone between the two countries.“Israel's advance in the region was due to the presence of Iranian militias and Hezbollah. After the liberation of Damascus, I believe that they have no presence at all. There are pretexts that Israel is using today to advance into the Syrian regions, into the buffer zone,” said Sharaa. 3. Iran State TV Shows Secret Underground Naval Missile Base.State television said the base was built at a depth of 500 meters, somewhere in the Gulf, showed tunnels with long rows of what it said were a new version of Taregh-class radar-evading speedboats which can launch cruise missiles, and said that some of the vessels were “capable of destroying US warships and destroyers.”4. One and a half mile-long airstrip being built on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri island. Abd al-Kuri is part of the Socotra Archipelago, separated from Africa by only 60 miles and from Yemen by some 250 miles. 5. Norway and France to increase defense cooperation.Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram Gram welcomed his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu for talks in Oslo on Thursday, followed by meetings with the French and Norwegian defense industries, the government said in a statement.6. First US Navy Destroyer Fitted with Hypersonic Missile Tubes.USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) is back in the water after the installation of four missile tubes that will eventually carry the Conventional Prompt Strike weapon. The tubes that will field three missiles a piece- for a total of up to 12 hypersonic missiles.

In the year since war broke out in the Middle East, the conflict has threatened to widen several times, and has now expanded into Lebanon, and direct attacks between Israel and Iran. What will a second year of war bring? Will an Iran, hampered by a weakened Hezbollah, scale back its efforts? What will the regional landscape look like when the long-anticipated “Day After” arrives? Join us as we welcome back General (Retired) David Petraeus, who delivered last year's  S. R. Nathan Distinguished Lecture shortly after the conflict erupted, for his thoughts on these and other questions in a chat with the Middle East Institute's Honorary Fellow, Bilahari Kausikan.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Prime Minister’s Office issued a brief statement after 1 a.m. Saturday morning confirming the government approved the hostage release-ceasefire deal after meeting for more than seven hours. Twenty-four ministers voted in favor of the deal and eight opposed. The deal should enter into force on Sunday at 8:30 am and the first three Israeli hostages are to be freed at 4 pm. In sum, 33 hostages are to be freed in the first, 42-day phase of the deal. Horovitz speaks about the political dramas and what we know about the implementation of the deal and who is on the first-phase list. Israel is set to release up to 1,904 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including several serving multiple life sentences for deadly terror attacks and murder. The Justice Ministry has, as of Saturday, published the names of 735 Palestinian prisoners to allow petitions against their release to be submitted to the High Court. We hear some of the complexities around the prisoner-release portion of the truce deal and who is not currently going to be freed. We speak about the mood of the country after the deal was finally ratified. How are families whose loved ones were killed in battle in Gaza feeling as Hamas and Hezbollah cry victory and vow to ramp up their "resistance" to Israel in the near future. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Israeli government approves hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas Israel to free up to 1,904 Palestinians in 1st stage of hostage deal, including killers These are the 33 hostages set to be returned in phase one of the Gaza ceasefire Guidelines for hospitals set to receive hostages include STD checks, pregnancy tests IDF intercepts missile from Yemen in 4th Houthi attack this week, no injuries Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: A woman pauses near posters of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, as Israel's security cabinet convened to decide whether to approve a deal that would release dozens of hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and pause the 15-month-war, January 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"PREVIEW: HEZBOLLAH: Colleague Sarit Zehavi of Alma Research Institute in northern Israel reports inspecting weapons confiscated from Hezbollah by the IDF. More tonight." 1903 Galilee

#HEZBOLLAH: Border not secure. Sarit Zehavi, Alma, and Malcolm Hoenlein 1947 Galilee

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, as momentum builds behind finalizing the breakthrough ceasefire agreement in Gaza, advisors to President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly warned Israel not to let their fragile truce with Hezbollah in Lebanon collapse. Then, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday upholding the law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok by Sunday or face a ban. President Joe Biden has already said he won't enforce the ban, leaving the fate of the popular app in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this compelling episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine delves into the profound concept of peace in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, amidst recent political and military developments. Joined by Camille Melki, co-founder of Heart for Lebanon, they explore the ministry's response to the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the region.Listeners are offered a detailed account of the recent ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, the regime change in Syria, and Lebanon's new presidential leadership. Despite these changes, the road to lasting peace remains fraught with challenges. Camille emphasizes that true peace transcends the absence of conflict, urging a deeper reconciliation with oneself, neighbors, and God.The episode highlights Heart for Lebanon's unwavering commitment to discipleship and humanitarian aid, providing essential resources to thousands of internally displaced families while sharing the Gospel. Camille shares insights into the ministry's strategic initiatives for 2025, focusing on education, leadership training, and community building to foster hope and resilience.Listeners are invited to join in prayer for the families served by Heart for Lebanon, the dedicated team on the ground, and the organization's leadership. Elio encourages supporters to engage with Heart for Lebanon's prayer ministry, emphasizing the power of faith and community in transforming lives.Don't miss this enlightening episode that underscores the importance of choosing Christ in times of crisis. Subscribe, share, and connect with Heart for Lebanon's prayer ministry at heartforlebanon.org/prayer. Your prayers and support are vital in bringing hope and transformation to those in need. 

Today's HeadlinesMixed messages this week about Israel-Hamas ceasefire dealNew media outreach targets Russian speakers in IsraelPro-life ministry, LIFE International, champions “the Father's heart for life”

2025 is promising to be a crucial year in the history of West Asia. Just weeks have passed since the ouster of Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his replacement with pro-Western leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Syria was a key member of the so-called “Axis of Resistance” – a coalition of actors opposing Israel and its actions. What will Assad's departure mean for the resistance against Israel, especially given Jolani's overt friendliness with Tel Aviv? Given their new government, what is in store for Lebanon and Hezbollah now? And how about Iraq and Yemen?To discuss all of this and more is returning guest, Ghadi Francis. Ghadi is an author, journalist, and war correspondent who has covered the situations in Syria and Palestine in great detail. Born in Lebanon, she is the author of the book “My pen and pain: One hundred days in Syria” (2012). Last month, Ghadi joined The MintCast to discuss the fallout of Israel's attack on its neighbors. During the interview, she set her sights on the Erdoğan administration in Ankara, stating that “Türkiye is as expansionist as Israel – and it is not new!” We lived in a nation that was called ‘Greater Syria' that was occupied by the Ottomans for around 300 years. And it stretched from Lebanon to Syria to Iraq. Nineveh, Aleppo, all of that was occupied by the Ottomans. We were part of the Ottoman Empire. We were ruled by them in a dictatorship and in an occupation.”Francis recently returned from a trip to Iraq, where she was impressed by the rebirth of the country after decades of occupation. Unlike Yemen, she assessed, Iraq is not in a position to face down the might of either the U.S. or Israel. “If the Iraqis continue to resist on their own and they get attacked by the Israelis, nobody is going to protect them,” she said. “So if they refrain for a while from being in active resistance operations and, rather, being a good and strong community…this itself is a great achievement.”Support the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 15th, against the declaration by incoming President Donald Trump that a hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached. In this episode, Yaakov Lappin and I discuss the mooted hostage release deal, together with its implications for Israeli society, the IDF, Israel's security and the hostage families; while noting the Benjamin Netanyahu is yet to confirm that a deal has been struck. We also analyze what might have been offered as a "sweetener" of the deal by the incoming President-Elect, Donald Trump to Prime Minister Netanyahu and whether or not U.S. collaboartion around the targeting of Iran's nuclear weapons program may be what pursuaded Israel's premiere to step back from several of his stated red-lines. While we celebrate the return of every hostage, we present our notes of caution as to the consequences that may accompany the deal. Support the showThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771Follow The MirYam Institute X: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

A mechanical engineer by day, Hania Zataari felt compelled to put her skills to use as the war intensified in Lebanon. Hailing from the south, one of the worst hit areas in the country, she has created a chatbot on WhatsApp that simplifies access to much-needed aid. BBC Trending follows Hania as she helps to bring aid to those affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah. We also speak to people who have been helped by her chatbot and an aid volunteer to paint a picture of how Hania's chatbot might be streamlining the service, as well as aid organisations who have shed light on the trials and tribulations of getting to people in south Lebanon.

Dans la série sur les enjeux de 2025, pour « La Story », le podcast d'actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et son invité Yves Bourdillon détaillent la perte d'influence de l'Iran au Moyen-Orient après la chute de Bachar Al-Assad, ainsi que l'élimination des dirigeants du Hamas et du Hezbollah. Des revers qui attisent le face-à-face avec Israël, en position de force. Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr/lastoryLa Story est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Pierrick Fay. Cet épisode a été enregistré en janvier 2025. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invités : Clément Therme (historien des relations internationales, spécialiste de l'Iran ayant dirigé l'ouvrage collectif « L'Iran et ses rivaux » aux éditions Passés composés) et Yves Bourdillon (journaliste au service Monde des « Echos »). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Michèle Warnet. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : AFP. Sons : France 24, Parastoo Ahmadi, Boris Vian « La java des bombes atomiques » (1955), IsraeliPM, Africanews, TV5 Monde, Anousha Nazari « Toi, mon désir » (2023). Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

President Joe Biden today announced a ceasefire and a potential end to the war in Gaza, marking a significant step toward peace in the region. “At long last, I can announce a ceasefire and a hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas,” Biden said. “ The more than 15 months of conflict began with Hezbollah's brutal massacre on October the 7th." Biden acknowledged the difficulty of the negotiations, saying, “The road to this deal has not been easy. I've worked in foreign policy for decades. This is one of the toughest negotiations I've ever experienced.” The final deal includes the release of hostages held by both Israelis and Hamas over six weeks, contingent on the agreement holding. Israeli forces will withdraw, and Palestinians will begin returning home. The agreement also includes provisions for humanitarian aid. The second phase of the agreement is still being negotiated as both sides work to finalize additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:13:13 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Après plus de deux ans de vacances du pouvoir, le Liban est enfin parvenu à élire un président et à nommer un Premier ministre. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Karim Émile Bitar Professeur de relations internationales à l'Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, professeur à l'ENS de Lyon, chercheur associé à l'IRIS, spécialiste du Moyen-Orient et de la politique étrangère des États-Unis

Le Liban a deux nouveaux visages à sa tête : Joseph Aoun, élu président, et Nawaf Salam, désigné Premier ministre. Il entame, ce mercredi 15 janvier, les consultations pour former son nouveau gouvernement. L'une des urgences pour le futur exécutif libanais, c'est de sortir le pays de la crise économique qu'il traverse. Décryptage.  Le cap est donné. Dans son discours d'investiture la semaine dernière, Joseph Aoun a promis des réformes économiques et financières. Et pour mettre en perspective cette situation libanaise, difficile de passer à côté de ces quelques chiffres. D'abord le PIB est en chute libre, de 54 milliards de dollars en 2018, il peine à atteindre les 20 milliards en 2023. Les prix ont explosé, l'inflation est désormais à trois chiffres. Résultat, 80% de la population au Liban vit sous le seuil de pauvreté. Et puis un dernier chiffre qui met en lumière cette crise de l'économie libanaise, c'est la dette publique du pays, estimée aujourd'hui à plus de cinq fois son PIB. Concrètement, si le Liban ne dépensait théoriquement que pour rembourser sa dette, il lui faudrait plus de cinq ans pour le faire. C'est donc sur ces bases que devront travailler les futurs dirigeants libanais. L'importance de l'aide internationale Mais à cette situation économique vient s'ajouter évidemment le conflit entre le Hezbollah et Israël sur le sol libanais. La guerre a endommagé - voire rayé - de la carte les exploitations agricoles et les infrastructures qui supportent l'économie libanaise. Le conflit a aussi fait fuir les investisseurs étrangers et les touristes. Or le tourisme, c'était pratiquement un tiers du PIB du Liban ! À lire aussiJoseph Aoun élu président du Liban: de grandes ambitions pour un pays en lambeauxPour faire repartir l'économie, les nouveaux dirigeants peuvent compter, dans un premier temps, sur l'aide internationale. Elle ne date pas d'hier, tout comme la crise d'ailleurs. En avril 2022, le Fonds monétaire international (FMI) avait trouvé un accord préliminaire avec Beyrouth pour un plan d'aide de trois milliards de dollars. Mais à une condition, la restructuration de la dette et que de lourdes réformes soient menées pour remettre l'économie sur les rails et notamment le système bancaire pour lequel les institutions réclament notamment plus de transparence. Et pour le moment, rien ! Des signaux positifs Pour l'heure, le président et le Premier ministre bénéficient d'une bonne image auprès des puissances occidentales et des pays arabes. Obtenir leur soutien conjoint est l'une des seules façons d'obtenir les fonds nécessaires à la reconstruction du pays. Autre source d'optimisme : la réaction des marchés au changement d'exécutif. Le cours moyen des eurobonds, les titres de la dette libanaise en dollar ont augmenté depuis l'arrivée de Joseph Aoun au pouvoir. Cela signifie que les investisseurs institutionnels sont confiants et que cela peut avoir un impact positif sur les perspectives économiques et financières du pays. Le défi est donc titanesque mais le Liban a les capacités de trouver des moteurs de croissance durable, tels que le tourisme, l'agriculture et bien sûr la diaspora. Elle est primordiale, puisque l'économie libanaise se maintient par le biais d'une rente diasporique, via les transferts de fonds, de plus d'un tiers de son PIB. La première banque du pays, c'est Western Union ! À lire aussiLe Liban désigne le juge Nawaf Salam Premier ministre et ouvre la voie à une sortie de crise

Send us a textIn our second installment of "Farewells and Welcome Backs" we begin our farewell to Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States. In this episode we share a few thoughts on the man and his entire career and we listen in on three of his final speeches in his own farewell tour of sorts. 1. His Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinton Foundation given to him by Former President Bill Clinton in New York, thanking him for his lifetime of service to the nation. 2. President Biden's final address to the United Nations as he talks about the sweep of History he has been a witness to in his roles as a Senator, Vice President and President. What he thinks the priorities should be for the United Nations in the coming years as he prepares to leave center stage. 3. Then we share with you his press announcement of the ceasefire agreement ironed out between his Administration and the two warring factions in the Middle East  of Israel and the terrorist organization Hezbollah that operates out of Lebanon but is financed by the Iranian Government. This is an interesting look at the final moments of the Biden Administration,  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Als een overeenkomst tussen Israël en Hamas werkelijk leidt tot een houdbaar staakt-het-vuren en de uitwisseling van gijzelaars tegen Palestijnse gevangenen, is dat het gevolg van een politieke primeur. De Midden-Oosten-onderhandelaars van Joe Biden en Donald Trump sloegen gezamenlijk de leiders van Israël en Hamas met de koppen tegen elkaar, en die begrepen dat ze de vertrekkende en komende president niet tegen elkaar konden uitspelen. ‘Als de gijzelaars niet vrij zijn voor mijn inauguratie, breekt de hel uit’, had Trump gezegd. Wat hij daarmee precies bedoelde was niet duidelijk, maar Bibi Netanyahu zag het vermoedelijk als een steuntje in de rug, misschien wel als een carte blanche om de strijd tegen Hamas nog verder op te voeren. Hij moet verbijsterd zijn geweest toen hij Steve Witkoff, Trumps Midden-Oosten-onderhandelaar ontving, die in plaats van met een steunbetuiging met een donderspeech kwam. Het was, zeiden medewerkers, een ‘gespannen’ gesprek, en het kwam erop neer dat Bibi het nieuwste voorstel voor een wapenstilstand simpelweg móest aanvaarden. Tekenen bij het kruisje, was Witkoffs boodschap. Bidens onderhandelaar Brett McGurk, zette samen met Witkoff Hamas onder druk, met de boodschap dat verdere uitvluchten zinloos waren. Na de nederlaag van Hezbollah en Iran, en de vlucht van de Syrische leider Assad, was Hamas immers volledig geïsoleerd. In Qatar kwamen de zwaargewichten bijeen: Witkoff, McGurk, Mossad-chef David Barnea, Ronen Bar, baas van de Israëlische veiligheidsdienst en een Egyptische toponderhandelaar. Biden overlegde telefonisch met Netanyahu, de emir van Qatar, al-Thani, en president al-Sissi van Egypte. Het nieuwe voorstel voor een wapenstilstand is helemaal niet nieuw, het is al acht maanden geleden door Biden op tafel gelegd en sindsdien steeds gerecycled. In fases worden gijzelaars geruild tegen Palestijnse gevangenen en trekken Israëlische troepen weg uit Gaza. Wie nou precies geruild wordt tegen wie, en hoeveel militaire controle toch nog houdt zijn steeds de struikelblokken geweest, ten koste van duizenden doden en ten koste van de gijzelaars. Als het allemaal lukt, is het de verdienste van de kemphanen Biden en Trump, die voor één keer kozen voor de Verenigde Krachten van Amerika. Hadden ze ook voor Oekraïne moeten doen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/2: #ISRAEL: battling Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah, HTS, Hostage-takers. David Daoud, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD 1860 Lebanon

2/2: #ISRAEL: battling Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah, HTS, Hostage-takers. David Daoud, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD 1906 Russians in Persia

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in the Kursk Salient where the North Korean deployment is reported in combat operations with casualties... 1930 Kursk  # CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR ## FIRST HOUR **9:00-9:15** #POTUS: The Trump Administration and the Middle East battle spaces - Bill Roggio, FDD - Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute **9:15-9:30** #POTUS: Continuation - Bill Roggio, FDD - Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute **9:30-9:45** #ISRAEL: Battling Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah, HTS, Hostage-takers - David Daoud, FDD - Bill Roggio, FDD **9:45-10:00** #ISRAEL: Continuation - David Daoud, FDD - Bill Roggio, FDD ## SECOND HOUR **10:00-10:15** #ISRAEL: The succession struggle in Tehran, led by Mojtibai Khamenei - Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 - @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness **10:15-10:30** #ISRAEL: Jerusalem under Houthi barrage every night - Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 - @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness **10:30-10:45** #UKRAINE: Kursk Salient and fresh Russia advances - John Hardie - Bill Roggio, FDD **10:45-11:00** #UKRAINE: Manpower shortages and the refusal to draft 18-24 year-olds - John Hardie - Bill Roggio, FDD ## THIRD HOUR **11:00-11:15** #PacificWatch: The Santa Ana winds strengthening, Palisades and Eaton fires most threatening - @JCBliss **11:15-11:30** #RUSSIA: The elite and the population exhausted by the war and ready to deal **11:30-11:45** #PRC: Building landing craft - Steve Yates, Heritage - @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill **11:45-12:00** PRC: Iran needs the dollars, PRC pays out - Rebecca Grant, Lexington Institute - @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill ## FOURTH HOUR **12:00-12:15** #NewWorldReport: Rogue Venezuela threatens the continent - Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc - Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil **12:15-12:30** #NewWorldReport: Brazil, Bolsonaro and the Trump Inauguration - Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc - Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil **12:30-12:45** #NewWorldReport: Panama Canal is national security and at risk - Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc - Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil **12:45-1:00** #NewWorldReport: Argentina is the good news from the Americas - Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc - Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. This morning, a “final round” of Gaza truce talks was due to start in Qatar. According to AFP, today’s meetings “are aimed at finalizing the remaining details of the deal,” with the heads of Israel’s intelligence agencies, the Middle East envoys for the incoming and outgoing US administrations, and Qatar’s prime minister present. Mediators are to meet separately with Hamas officials, the source says. Fabian explains what he knows so far about security arrangements that may be put in place in Gaza in the event of a ceasefire. Five Israel Defense Forces soldiers were killed and 10 were wounded in an explosion in northern Gaza on Monday, the military said, raising Israel’s toll in over 15 months of fighting in the Strip to 407. The slain troops were all serving with the Nahal Brigade’s Reconnaissance Unit. On Saturday, four soldiers were killed and six were wounded during fighting, also in the northern Gaza Strip. We hear initial findings about these two terrible incidents. The IDF said Monday it had struck several Hezbollah sites in Lebanon overnight, saying the targets violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement. It said it did so after the international ceasefire monitoring mechanism failed to address them, despite being advised on the matter. This is not the first time -- and it's likely not the last, says Fabian. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles within hours of each other on Monday evening and early Tuesday morning, triggering sirens that sent hundreds of thousands of Israelis rushing into shelters. This comes after a Friday night retaliatory attack by the Israeli Air Force against Houthi targets in Yemen. Fabian shares why the Houthis may not yet be deterred. IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram on Friday notified his commander, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, that he would leave his role as planned at the end of February. Is it because he wants Halevi's job instead? For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Israeli officials: Deal will see 33 hostages freed in 1st stage, most of them alive Five soldiers killed, 10 wounded in explosion in northern Gaza, IDF says IDF announces 4 soldiers killed, 6 wounded during fighting in northern Gaza IDF says it hit Hezbollah sites after ceasefire monitors failed to address threats For second time in hours, Houthi missile at Israel triggers cross-country sirens Couple, out for walk after overnight sirens, find chunk of Houthi missile on their roof 20 Israeli jets attack two ports and a power plant used by Houthis in Yemen IDF deputy chief of staff requests to step down, indicates he hopes to succeed Halevi Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Pictures in Jerusalem of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, January 13, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Joel Rosenberg, Chris Mitchell, and Daniel Cohen explore the critical events of 2024 and their impact on the future. We'll discuss Israel's face-off with Iran, the fall of Hezbollah's leadership, Trump's reelection, and how these shape U.S.-Israeli relations. The episode also highlights the rise of Christianity in Iran, declining trust in media, and important biblical prophecies. Hear personal stories, prayers for Gaza, and insights into Israel's spiritual awakening and the challenges for persecuted Christians. Join us for an eye-opening look at what lies ahead for the epicenter of global events. (00:00) 2024's challenges: Middle East turmoil, future uncertainties.(07:32) Hezbollah threat diminished by Israel-Iran conflict.(14:05) Prophetic significance: geopolitical shifts involving nations.(20:49) 66% of Israelis supported Trump over Harris.(23:08 Christians in Syria need support amid peril.(29:46) Huckabee praised for faith, influence, and Israel connections.(33:55) US support for Ukraine influences global ally trust.(39:39) Gaza Christians escape; Israelis seek spiritual answers.(45:53) Turkey's Erdogan threatens Israel, comparing Netanyahu to Hitler.(51:19) Expectations unclear; watching Trump and geopolitical events closely.(58:25) Twelve hostages were held; communion was shared in tunnels.(01:00:44) Opportunity for evangelicals to show love to Jews. Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day Psalm 23:1. The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. Prayer Pray for President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance that they will be filled with wisdom, led by the Holy Spirit, to navigate the complex issues they will face as they take office. Pray for the leaders, the believers, and all the people In the epicenter that they will be encouraged despite the turbulence in 2024 Related Episodes:Hope for 2024 while looking back on 2023 #150The Abraham Accords, peace deals, and prosperity #113WWhat'sBehind the Most Talked About Speech of 2024 #249Hope for 2025 While Looking Back at 2024 #248 Links for Reference https://www.joshuafund.com/learn/latest-news/join-us-on-our-alaska-cruise Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are we looking at a new Middle East? With Israel dealing crushing blows to Hamas and Hezbollah and the recent toppling of the Assad regime in Syria, Iran's axis of terror towards Israel is crumbling at an accelerated rate. So, what does that mean for the future of Israel and the future of the Middle East? Are there new threats on the horizon, or could we see unprecedented peace? Founder and president of Behold Israel, Amir Tsarfati offers a unique, prophetic perspective on what all this could mean for Israel and ultimately the world. Miss last week's episode? Listen to it here. WATCH Stakelbeck Tonight episodes for free on TBN+ here. The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck podcast features host Erick Stakelbeck and special guests having candid, thought-provoking conversations on the state of America, the world, and the Church, plus powerful personal testimonies and stories. Tune in for deep discussions on the big issues that matter to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden has said the United States is in a stronger position because of his foreign policy decisions including maintaining their position as the world's largest economy. It comes as China reports its biggest-ever trade surplus.The new Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, defeated the Hezbollah backed candidate, the former caretaker prime minister. We find out what this could mean a new dawn for its embattled economy.Cost-of-living pressures have overtaken climate change and the environment as the number one concern for young Australians.

Le Liban a connu ces derniers jours des changements politiques majeurs, avec l'élection d'un nouveau président et la nomination d'un nouveau Premier ministre. Après des années de vide institutionnel et de domination du Hezbollah, le pays semble vouloir se relever et renouer avec l'Occident. Mais peut-on réellement parler d'un nouveau départ pour le Liban ?Dans cet épisode, Vincent Hervouët revient en détail sur les derniers développements politiques au Liban. Après deux ans sans président et sans gouvernement stable, le pays a finalement élu un nouveau chef d'État, le général Joseph Aoun, et désigné un nouveau Premier ministre, Nawaf Salam, un ancien ambassadeur proche de la justice et des institutions. Cette alternance politique a été rendue possible grâce à la pression exercée par la communauté internationale, notamment les États-Unis, la France et l'Arabie saoudite, soucieux de trouver des interlocuteurs fiables au Liban. Le Hezbollah, qui contrôlait jusque-là les rouages du pouvoir, n'a plus les moyens de s'opposer à ces changements.Mais qu'est-ce que cela signifie concrètement pour l'avenir du Liban ? Le nouveau président et le nouveau Premier ministre pourront-ils réellement redresser un pays rongé par la corruption et la crise économique ? Parviendront-ils à s'affranchir de l'influence du Hezbollah et à renouer avec l'Occident ? Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

Watch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcast To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/ Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenor Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenor The collapse of Assad's regime in Syria has created a new geopolitical reality, in which Turkey has emerged as a dominant regional power, both militarily and diplomatically. For Israel, this new reality entails certain risks, but also opportunities for cooperation? What is Turkey's next move - and what are Erdogan's ambitions? And how is Israel preparing for this new order?  To help us understand, our guests are Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarojak and Call me Back regular Nadav Eyal.  Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarojak, who moved to Israel from Turkey, is a researcher at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University, and an expert on contemporary Turkish politics and society. Yanarocak is the editor of Turkeyscope, and a member of the Middle East Network Analysis Desk. He is a frequent guest on Israeli media, where he regularly appears to discuss contemporary Turkish issues.  Nadav Eyal is a columnist for Yediiot. He is one of Israel's leading journalists. Eyal has been covering Middle-Eastern and international politics for the last two decades for Israeli radio, print and television news.

We start with details on an emerging ceasefire deal being finalized between Israel and Hamas. A federal judge is allowing the Justice Department to release special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation into President-elect Donald Trump and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. We're examining the impact wildfires can have on mental health. The selection of Lebanon's new prime minister is dealing a blow to Iran-backed Hezbollah. And, we have takeaways from the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, defeated the Hezbollah backed candidate, , the former caretaker prime minister. We find out what this could mean a new dawn for its embattled economy.China has reported its biggest-ever trade surplus, just a week before the inauguration of Donald Trump, who's promised to impose tariffs on Chinese goods.Cost-of-living pressures have overtaken climate change and the environment as the number one concern for young Australians.

The character of war is constantly evolving. Those changes are happening not just on land, at sea, and in air – but also in the subterranean realm. The combatant that best understands these ongoing changes and adapts the most effectively is more likely to be successful in future wars.Few modern militaries know subterranean warfare better than Israel. That's because terrorist groups such has Hamas and Hezbollah have for years attempted to use tunnels to infiltrate Israel and conduct attacks there. Following the October 7 terror attack on Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah used tunnels in Gaza and Lebanon, respectively, to protect terrorist forces and their arsenals from counterattack, imprison hostages, extend the conflicts, and further political warfare strategies. In response, Israel has developed world-class technologies, capabilities, and tactics to detect and destroy tunnels.What is the nature of subterranean warfare, how was it used in Gaza and Lebanon, and was this an anomaly peculiar to those wars and places or rather a sign of things to come elsewhere? What lessons should be learned, and how should Israel, the United States, and its allies respond?To discuss these questions and more, FDD hosts MAJ (Ret.) John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Daphné Richemond-Barak, Assistant Professor in the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy at Reichman University in Israel, and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, Senior Fellow at FDD. The conversation is moderated by Bradley Bowman, Senior Director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power with introductory remarks by FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer.For more, check out: https://www.fdd.org/events/2025/01/13/tunnel-vision-us-israel-cooperation-and-thefuture-of-underground-warfare/

Direction Istanbul où Mathilde Wardat nous rapporte les déclarations du ministre turc des Affaires étrangères. Ce dernier exhorte la France à rapatrier et juger les djihadistes français retenus en Syrie par les forces kurdes, alliées de la France dans la lutte contre Daesh. Un sujet sensible qui illustre les tensions entre la Turquie et les Kurdes, considérés comme terroristes par Ankara.Ensuite, c'est à Beyrouth qu'Inès Gilles nous emmène. Les médias libanais se concentrent sur l'élection du nouveau président, Joseph Aoun. Un événement porteur d'espoir pour la population après plus de deux ans sans président. Mais son élection soulève des interrogations, notamment concernant ses relations avec le puissant mouvement chiite Hezbollah.Enfin, nous terminons notre tour du monde à Tokyo avec Bernard Delattre. La Une de la presse japonaise est dominée par l'Exposition universelle d'Osaka, qui ouvrira ses portes dans seulement trois mois. Mais les préparatifs accusent du retard et peinent à susciter l'engouement du public japonais, ce qui fait craindre un fiasco pour le Japon.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

Direction Istanbul où Mathilde Wardat nous rapporte les déclarations du ministre turc des Affaires étrangères. Ce dernier exhorte la France à rapatrier et juger les djihadistes français retenus en Syrie par les forces kurdes, alliées de la France dans la lutte contre Daesh. Un sujet sensible qui illustre les tensions entre la Turquie et les Kurdes, considérés comme terroristes par Ankara.Ensuite, c'est à Beyrouth qu'Inès Gilles nous emmène. Les médias libanais se concentrent sur l'élection du nouveau président, Joseph Aoun. Un événement porteur d'espoir pour la population après plus de deux ans sans président. Mais son élection soulève des interrogations, notamment concernant ses relations avec le puissant mouvement chiite Hezbollah.Enfin, nous terminons notre tour du monde à Tokyo avec Bernard Delattre. La Une de la presse japonaise est dominée par l'Exposition universelle d'Osaka, qui ouvrira ses portes dans seulement trois mois. Mais les préparatifs accusent du retard et peinent à susciter l'engouement du public japonais, ce qui fait craindre un fiasco pour le Japon.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

The Gaza war has triggered widespread geopolitical repercussions, placing Lebanon at a critical juncture. Regional instability has intensified, exacerbating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel despite a recently brokered ceasefire. Israel's continued military presence in southern Lebanon raises urgent questions about sovereignty, security, and the viability of peace agreements in this volatile region. Lebanon faces mounting challenges, including economic collapse, public unrest, and increased militarization along its southern border. Hezbollah's response to the Gaza conflict, intertwined with its ties to Iran, complicates Lebanon's internal dynamics and its role within Middle Eastern geopolitics. Meanwhile, the international community grapples with balancing Lebanon's fragile stability against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, often prioritizing strategic interests over humanitarian needs. This episode examines the historical, political, and humanitarian dimensions of these issues. What is Lebanon's path forward amidst regional and domestic pressures? How does Hezbollah influence this complex landscape, and what role can international actors play in fostering peace? Joining us to unravel these questions are this week's special guests. Jon Allen is a distinguished Canadian diplomat with over four decades of experience in international affairs. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario (LL.B.) and the London School of Economics (LL.M. in International Law), Mr. Allen has held key postings worldwide, including Mexico City, New Delhi, and Washington, D.C., where he served as Minister of Political Affairs. From 2006 to 2010, he was Canada's Ambassador to Israel, gaining deep insight into the region's geopolitics. Currently, Mr. Allen is a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs, a Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian International Council, and Chair of Rozana Canada, promoting Israeli-Palestinian healthcare collaboration. He previously appeared on Beyond the Headlines in the 2023/24 season to discuss insurgency dynamics in the Middle East.  Eugene Rogan is a renowned historian specializing in the modern Middle East and North Africa. He serves as Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Oxford and is a Fellow at St. Antony's College. A Columbia University economics graduate, Dr. Rogan earned his master's and doctorate in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University. Professor Rogan's acclaimed works include The Arabs: A History, The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East, and the forthcoming The Damascus Events: The 1860 Massacre and the Destruction of the Old Ottoman World. His expertise spans the Arab-Israeli conflict, Ottoman history, and the First World War's impact on the region, offering valuable historical context to contemporary events. We are honored to have him join us today. Production Note The segment featuring Jon Allen was recorded on November 11, 2024, before key developments in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was reached in late November 2024; however, Israeli forces remain in southern Lebanon, raising ongoing concerns. These updates are addressed in the second segment with Professor Eugene Rogan, recorded on January 11, 2025, to reflect the latest developments. Produced by: Julia Brahy  

Audio from a talk held by Woodbine's December 22nd Research Group facilitated by Malek Rasamny and Arya Zahedi. What are the horizons, opportunities and challenges amidst the collapse of the Iranian-led order? Over the past few months Israel's genocidal assault in Gaza has more fully expanded into a regional conflict with what has been referred to as the “axis of resistance”, led by Iran. Its fall has been decisive, with the destruction of much of the senior leadership of Hezbollah, including the assassination of secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah on September 27th; and the collapse of the Assad regime on December 7th, after a lightning fast four-day offensive led by rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). BIOS: Malek Rasamny is the co-director of the research project The Native and Refugee, and the documentary film Spaces of Exception. Both seek to juxtapose and parallel the communities, spaces and struggles of American Indian reservations and Palestinian refugee camps. He is currently completing his doctoral research project on the relationship between reincarnation and the communal memory of the Lebanese Civil War amongst the Druze community. Arya Zahedi is a teacher and writer who lives in Baltimore, MD. He is a PhD candidate in Politics at the New School for Social Research, and has written a number of works on the class struggle and revolutionary movement in Iran. Aziz Alhamza is a Syrian journalist, human rights activist, and founder of Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) Referenced readings:-Understanding the rebellion in Syria - Joseph Daher, 2024: https://tempestmag.org/2024/12/understanding-the-rebellion-in-syria/ -Class Struggle, Autonomy, and the State in Iran - Arya Zahedi, 2024: https://illwill.com/iran -Building Alternative Futures in the Present: the Case of Syria's Communes - Leila Al-Shami, 2021: https://thefunambulist.net/magazine/the-paris-commune-and-the-world/building-alternative-futures-in-the-present-the-case-of-syrias-communes -The Revolution Post-Explosion - Malek Rasamny, 2020: https://thenewinquiry.com/blog/the-revolution-post-explosion/ Song: Syrian Revolutionary Dabke

Lebanon has brought an end to a two year power vacuum with the election of Joseph Aoun, the country's army chief, as president. His candidacy was backed by several key players, including the US, France and Saudi Arabia. Together with the collapse of Assad in Syria and a weakened Hezbollah, there are many who hope this election could serve as the necessary spark to rebuild the war-torn Eastern Mediterranean country. Sean Mathews, a journalist for the Middle East Eye covering the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why this election is so important, and what challenges lie ahead for Lebanon and its new president. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Army chief elected Lebanon's president after years of deadlockIt's time for Lebanon's leaders to take responsibility for the country's futureUS dangles Saudi Arabia's cash to push candidate for Lebanon's presidencyMeloni hails ‘excellent' Italy-Greece relations, announces February conferenceTrump, Meloni and Greece's movesKurdish-led SDF says civilians killed as Turkey strikes Syrian dam

P&C drink a well-aged bourbon barrel stout from Goose Island to celebrate the general effect Trump is already having on the culture. In recent news, Mark Zuckerberg announced a big change in the way Meta will monitor and censor content. It's a huge step in the right direction. The Trump effect goes further. Before even taking office, Trump is pushing things in the right direction, including ... His approval rating is higher than it's ever been. Tucker Carlson gave a great speech about how the spell has been broken. The left used to tell us that all polite, right-thinking people thought a certain way. Now we know that's not true. We see more foreign investments in the U.S. - Softbank Grop has pledged to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects. (Trump asked for $200 billion on live TV.) - DAMAC Properties plans to invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers - Adani Group plans to invest $10 billion in U.S. energy security and infrastructure. Steve Madden announced that they're slowing manufacturing in China and moving it to the U.S. Putin says he's ready to work for a peaceful solution in Ukraine. Many companies are reversing course on DEI, ESG, etc. NATO members have pledged to up their commitments. The so-called "mainstream media" is falling apart. MSNBC is up for sale. CNN has announced more hard news and less opinion. The Wash Post has promised to moderate their message. Hamas, the Houthis, and Hezbollah seem to be toning things down a little. China is toning down rhetoric about Taiwan. Some migrant caravans are turning back, and Mexico is showing signs of helping. Trudeau is gone in Canada. Trump is already winning even before taking office.

durée : 00:03:16 - Géopolitique - Le Liban devrait avoir un président jeudi, à l'issue de nombreuses tractations de coulisse, et, sauf coup de théâtre, ce devrait être Joseph Aoun, le chef de l'armée. C'est un début et pas une fin pour un pays sorti épuisé de la guerre du Hezbollah avec Israël, dans un contexte régional bouleversé.

Raging wildfires in Los Angeles have spread to the Hollywood Hills after multiple blazes killed at least five and stretched firefighting resources to the limit. Lebanon's parliament looks set to elect its army chief, ending a two-year presidential vacuum and showing the diminished influence of Hezbollah. Canada's gold miner Barrick threatens to freeze operations in Mali if the country does not lift restrictions on shipments. And turmoil in UK bond markets is piling pressure on Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.  Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump held a press conference this week that was so crazy it left the entire world questioning the sanity of the man that is about to become President again. Trump ranted for 70 minutes about everything under the sun, including using military force to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal; windmills; electric heaters that make you "itch"; Hezbollah apparently being part of the Capitol Riot; and how horrible America is. There's no doubt that there's something seriously wrong with this man.As his father escalates his threats to take over Greenland, Donald Trump, Jr. decided to make a visit to the territory this week, but his trip didn't even last a full 24 hours. Junior declared in a video posted on Instagram - that also featured right wing personality Charlie Kirk, for some reason - that the people of Greenland love his father, but that begs the question as to why he was forced to flee after less than a day.After being shot down by the appellate court in New York this week, Donald Trump immediately ran crying to the United State Supreme Court, begging them to halt his criminal sentencing that is scheduled for Friday. Even with the court's conservative majority, they have still ruled against him in this particular case in the past, so it isn't immediately clear if they are going to bail him out.A shocking new report from a DOJ Inspector General says that multiple officials at the Department of Justice during Donald Trump's last year in office attempted to illegally influence the 2020 election. The plan was to release damning information about Democratic governors during the COVID pandemic, but ONLY Democratic governors. The inspector general suggests that not only was this a violation of election laws, but there were also likely multiple Hatch Act violations, as well.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalancedTwitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalancedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=enText and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara filed the state’s response to High Court petitions on Haredi military enlistment, stating that there is no limit on the numbers of ultra-Orthodox men recruited into the Israel Defense Forces from mid-2026. This comes as coalition members have often insisted that the IDF is not capable of absorbing the estimated 70,000 Haredi young men currently eligible for service. We dive into the divisive issue and why the army needs more soldiers. The IDF said that this past week, 338 members of the ultra-Orthodox community enlisted in the military for mandatory service — 211 combat soldiers and 127 combat support. We hear the breakdown of numbers and also how the army said it had completed sending out a wave of 7,000 draft orders to members of the ultra-Orthodox community, after 3,000 were sent out over the summer. What have been the results so far? We learn about the ongoing manhunt in the West Bank after the fatal shooting on Monday near the Jewish settlement of Kedumim. The shooting attack, which targeted a bus and two cars, occurred inside the Palestinian village of al-Funduq, which straddles a major artery used by thousands of Israelis and Palestinian drivers daily. And finally we discuss the deployment of the IDF in the Gaza Strip and in southern Lebanon, among efforts by US envoy Amos Hochstein to lengthen the 60-day truce with Hezbollah. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Survey: Public support for conscripting ultra-Orthodox has surged throughout war First 50 ultra-Orthodox soldiers drafted to IDF’s new Haredi brigade Soldier killed fighting in Gaza as IDF withdraws brigade from northern Strip Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ben Wallick. IMAGE: Israeli soldiers and ultra-Orthodox Jews at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site in the Old City of Jerusalem, July 10, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN reports the flames from the Palisades Fire are burning through about five football fields every minute. At nearly 3,000 acres, as of Tuesday night, emergency officials warn that a windstorm means the worst is yet to come. As of this writing, Palisades Charter High School has burned along with multiple homes in the Pacific Palisades area. This fire is threatening the Getty Villa Museum. UCLA students received a warning email but have not been asked to leave. We will follow developments of both the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire in the Eaton Canyon area on The Mark Thompson Show. Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago yesterday that brought out some of his wild ideas. In addition to wanting to rebrand the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, the president -elect would not rule out military force in his desire to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal. He appeared to blame Hezbollah for the violence on January 6th. We will discuss it all with presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann.

Michael and Andy join Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen to share a major announcement about the future of Intelligence Matters. They also discuss their geopolitical forecasts for 2025, examining potential developments in the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, and China.

This MidEast Update with Amir Tsarfati explores the ongoing challenges in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. From continued operations in Gaza, where Israel has engaged Hamas in fierce combat, to Hezbollah's growing presence in Lebanon, the Middle East remains a hotbed of complex geopolitical conflicts. We also discuss the situation in Syria, the fallout from Erdogan's disappointment, and the rising tensions between Iran and Israel. As global players align their strategies, the region's future is uncertain. Watch to understand the critical developments and the shifting alliances shaping the landscape.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X: https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael

PREVIEW - HEZBOLLAH Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) analyzes the unknowns of the failed state of Lebanon. More details tonight. 1898 Beirut