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Joel and Lynn Rosenberg are joined by former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid to explore the intense political landscape within Israel. They delve into the recent developments in the hostage deal and what it means for Israel and its government. Yair Lapid expresses his concerns about the lack of a strategic plan for the aftermath and the necessity of completely eradicating Hamas's rule in Gaza. The conversation also touched on the possibility of a neutral party governing Gaza and the influential role that President Trump played in reshaping the hostage deal and the regional dynamics. Additionally, they discuss the potential impact of establishing diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia and the need for an expanded collaborative effort among nations to address regional threats. Tune in to gain insightful perspectives on these critical issues affecting Israel and its neighbors. (00:02) Israel's Gaza Strategy Debate(05:22) "Sinwar's Death: Unplanned Success"(08:48) Trump's Role in Hostage Release(11:30) Coalition Against Iran's Nuclear Ambitions(15:47) "Israeli Government: Bipartisan Strategy Needed"(18:29) Encouraging Christian-Israeli Diplomatic Relations 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: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 - Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. Prayer Pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu and all the leaders of Israel and this epicenter region that they would be filled with wisdom and strength to handle the challenges in this very challenging part of the world. Pray for peace in the Middle East and the success of every effort to encourage stability here in the epicenter. Related Episodes:Analyzing Trump and Netanyahu's Historic Meeting Amidst Gaza Hostage Releases #260Trusting God in Challenging Times #261Breaking Down the Hostage Deal Between Israel and Hamas #253 Links for Reference https://www.inspirationtravel.com/tjahttps://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.

On this week's program, you'll hear an interview with former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid to get his thoughts on the tunnels built by the Hamas terrorists in Gaza. You'll also hear from Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about what the future holds for Gaza once the war comes to an end. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

The first quarter hour featured commentary from Congressman Glenn Grothman who represents the 6th congressional district in Wisconsin. He began this broadcast by communicating his thoughts on LGBTQ issues, abortion, Biden grants in support of atheism, and more.--From there, Jim moved into numerous stories making news around the world-----Procedures that involve handing out chemicals to children and doing body mutilation surgeries have cost taxpayers in Pennsylvania nearly 17 million dollars in recent years.----Parents who oppose transgender ideology or irreversible drugs and surgeries for kids may lose custody of their children in the near future. ----Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. that Iran is planning to launch a series of attacks in the region in an effort to distract from domestic protests.----A shocking new report from the British government details that the violent persecution of Christian minority populations continues unabated in Iran.----Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win.----Social media giants essentially granted government officials the ability to censor and suppress speech in the name of fighting misinformation by providing them direct access to flag posts in an open line of communication with senior executives.----The number of U.S. Navy sailors released from service for refusing the COVID shot nearing 2,000.----President Biden falsely claims that his son Beau died in Iraq.----President Biden claims he spoke with the man who invented insulin. The problem is that this man died before President Biden was born.----A diesel fuel crisis threatens to take the U.S. to the brink of collapse.

The first quarter hour featured commentary from Congressman Glenn Grothman who represents the 6th congressional district in Wisconsin. He began this broadcast by communicating his thoughts on LGBTQ issues, abortion, Biden grants in support of atheism, and more.--From there, Jim moved into numerous stories making news around the world-----Procedures that involve handing out chemicals to children and doing body mutilation surgeries have cost taxpayers in Pennsylvania nearly 17 million dollars in recent years.----Parents who oppose transgender ideology or irreversible drugs and surgeries for kids may lose custody of their children in the near future. ----Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. that Iran is planning to launch a series of attacks in the region in an effort to distract from domestic protests.----A shocking new report from the British government details that the violent persecution of Christian minority populations continues unabated in Iran.----Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win.----Social media giants essentially granted government officials the ability to censor and suppress speech in the name of fighting misinformation by providing them direct access to flag posts in an open line of communication with senior executives.----The number of U.S. Navy sailors released from service for refusing the COVID shot nearing 2,000.----President Biden falsely claims that his son Beau died in Iraq.----President Biden claims he spoke with the man who invented insulin. The problem is that this man died before President Biden was born.----A diesel fuel crisis threatens to take the U.S. to the brink of collapse.

The first quarter hour featured commentary from Congressman Glenn Grothman who represents the 6th congressional district in Wisconsin. He began this broadcast by communicating his thoughts on LGBTQ issues, abortion, Biden grants in support of atheism, and more.--From there, Jim moved into numerous stories making news around the world-----Procedures that involve handing out chemicals to children and doing body mutilation surgeries have cost taxpayers in Pennsylvania nearly 17 million dollars in recent years.----Parents who oppose transgender ideology or irreversible drugs and surgeries for kids may lose custody of their children in the near future. ----Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. that Iran is planning to launch a series of attacks in the region in an effort to distract from domestic protests.----A shocking new report from the British government details that the violent persecution of Christian minority populations continues unabated in Iran.----Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win.----Social media giants essentially granted government officials the ability to censor and suppress speech in the name of fighting misinformation by providing them direct access to flag posts in an open line of communication with senior executives.----The number of U.S. Navy sailors released from service for refusing the COVID shot nearing 2,000.----President Biden falsely claims that his son Beau died in Iraq.----President Biden claims he spoke with the man who invented insulin. The problem is that this man died before President Biden was born.----A diesel fuel crisis threatens to take the U.S. to the brink of collapse.

The first quarter hour featured commentary from Congressman Glenn Grothman who represents the 6th congressional district in Wisconsin. He began this broadcast by communicating his thoughts on LGBTQ issues, abortion, Biden grants in support of atheism, and more.--From there, Jim moved into numerous stories making news around the world-----Procedures that involve handing out chemicals to children and doing body mutilation surgeries have cost taxpayers in Pennsylvania nearly 17 million dollars in recent years.----Parents who oppose transgender ideology or irreversible drugs and surgeries for kids may lose custody of their children in the near future. ----Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. that Iran is planning to launch a series of attacks in the region in an effort to distract from domestic protests.----A shocking new report from the British government details that the violent persecution of Christian minority populations continues unabated in Iran.----Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win.----Social media giants essentially granted government officials the ability to censor and suppress speech in the name of fighting misinformation by providing them direct access to flag posts in an open line of communication with senior executives.----The number of U.S. Navy sailors released from service for refusing the COVID shot nearing 2,000.----President Biden falsely claims that his son Beau died in Iraq.----President Biden claims he spoke with the man who invented insulin. The problem is that this man died before President Biden was born.----A diesel fuel crisis threatens to take the U.S. to the brink of collapse.

Aseel AlBajeh, Legal Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Al-Haq Human Rights Organization discusses Israel's systematic targeting of Palestinian civil society and the shutting down of the offices of six Palestinian human rights groups. A joint probe by Forensic Architecture and Al-Haq has recently uncovered evidence that an Israeli sniper repeatedly shot at Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Jess & Jamal explain why Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks from both sides of his mouth, one for an international audience at the UN and another targeting Israeli voters.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and settlements reporter Jeremy Sharon join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today's podcast. On Sunday morning, Prime Minister Yair Lapid said at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting that the purpose of his visit to Berlin was “to coordinate positions on the [Iranian] nuclear program and finalize the details on a strategic, economic and security cooperation document, which we are about to sign with them.” Did Lapid meet his goals? Lapid is the son of well-known Holocaust survivor Tommy Lapid. He was accompanied by several survivors on the trip, one of whom was shocked when seeing the German soldiers. Schneider tells us more. Schneider, who recently wrote about the sharp uptick in Israeli defense exports, explains how the trip to Germany was also tied to a deal regarding the purchase of Israel's Arrow-3 system, one of the most advanced air defense systems in the country's arsenal. Which other countries are being purchased? The country mourned the double murder of a mother and her daughter in Lod last week, Manar and Khadar Hajaj. Sharon recently spoke with the head of the Abraham Initiative about fighting crime in the Arab sector. Surprisingly, he is positive. Finally, Sharon brought us the case of some 50 families who have swapped war-torn Ukraine or politically repressive Russia for a hotbed of conflict in the West Bank. Is this a new trend? Discussed articles include: In Germany, Lapid says he gave Scholz ‘sensitive' information on Iran nuke program In Berlin, Lapid comforts Holocaust survivor who froze at sight of German soldiers Israel eases restrictions on defense exports but refuses to disclose its customers Daughter of slain Lod woman unable to attend funeral due to ongoing threat to life Switching conflicts: The Jews leaving Ukraine and Russia for the West Bank Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on podium right, welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, on podium left, with military honors for a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, September 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On COI #322, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the aftermath of Israeli forces' murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Tel Aviv's increasingly heavy influence on the Joe Biden administration's Iran policy, an Orwellian Saudi government app used to round up dissidents, and the State Department's approval of a $1.1 billion arms sale for Taiwan. Kyle discusses Washington's request that Israel review its rules of engagement in the occupied West Bank after its soldiers murdered Abu Akleh during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in May. Tel Aviv has strongly rebuked the American request. The Biden administration will not hold Israel accountable for the brutal killing of this world renowned American journalist. Connor talks about the Iran nuclear deal talks, which have taken a turn for the worse in the face of unrelenting Israeli pressure. Reports out this week indicate the Americans have taken the deal off the table. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid continues issuing threats against the Islamic Republic and the Pentagon has signed a deal to provide Tel Aviv with refueling planes that would be necessary for a war with Iran. This week, the U.S. flew B-52 bombers over the Middle East in an unmistakable message to Tehran. Connor also details how an app launched by the Saudi interior ministry has citizens snitching on each other leading some activists to go to prison for 30 years or more. Connor also reports on the $1.1 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan which would be Biden's largest yet during his term. The Pentagon has also set up a task force to speed up global arms sales. 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 #322, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the aftermath of Israeli forces' murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Tel Aviv's increasingly heavy influence on the Joe Biden administration's Iran policy, an Orwellian Saudi government app used to round up dissidents, and the State Department's approval of a $1.1 billion arms sale for Taiwan. Kyle discusses Washington's request that Israel review its rules of engagement in the occupied West Bank after its soldiers murdered Abu Akleh during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in May. Tel Aviv has strongly rebuked the American request. The Biden administration will not hold Israel accountable for the brutal killing of this world renowned American journalist. Connor talks about the Iran nuclear deal talks, which have taken a turn for the worse in the face of unrelenting Israeli pressure. Reports out this week indicate the Americans have taken the deal off the table. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid continues issuing threats against the Islamic Republic and the Pentagon has signed a deal to provide Tel Aviv with refueling planes that would be necessary for a war with Iran. This week, the U.S. flew B-52 bombers over the Middle East in an unmistakable message to Tehran. Connor also details how an app launched by the Saudi interior ministry has citizens snitching on each other leading some activists to go to prison for 30 years or more. Connor also reports on the $1.1 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan which would be Biden's largest yet during his term. The Pentagon has also set up a task force to speed up global arms sales.

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

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid has voiced sharp criticism of reports claiming that the final text of a restored Iranian nuclear deal will soon be accepted by Tehran and Washington, reigniting debate about key components of the nuclear deal - sanctions against Iran's energy exports, IAEA monitoring, unfreezing blocked Iranian assets, among others - and whether the United States should even be negotiating with Iran in the first place. Fresh off a recent escalation with the Iranian-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group, Israel has been vocal with the Biden administration about these concerns as well as Iran's continued malign behavior. Behnam Ben Talebu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), joins AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson to break down the specifics of the emerging deal and explain why the nuclear threat is only one element of the broader danger posed by Iran.  ___ Episode Lineup: (0:40) Jason Isaacson and Behnam Ben Taleblu ___ Show Notes: For more Iran news and analysis, visit AJC.org/Iran Listen to our latest podcast episode: BDS on Campus: What Should Jewish Students Expect?  Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us.  

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.

What lies behind the charm offensive launched by Turkish president  Recep Tayyip Erdogan toward Israel that has resulted in the restoration of full diplomatic ties between the two countries last week, and how long will the honeymoon last?  Dr. Gallia Lindenstrauss, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies, and an expert in Turkish foreign policy joins Haaretz Weekly and says that when Erdogan reaches out to Israel, it's usually a sign of weakness. “He's at his worst point in terms of public support since he took power,” she tells host Allison Kaplan Sommer, noting that both Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid are facing elections in the coming year, and this fact also contributed to their reconciliation.  Also on this episode, Avi Scharf and Omer Benjakob unveil the new Haaretz Security, Cyber & Aviation desk and talk about some of its most interesting stories, from cyber-interference in the Israeli elections to arms trades between Russia and Iran, and also how they uncovered a fake news operation imitating a blog written by the editor-in-chief of Haaretz.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Jordan's King Abdullah, it was revealed that ongoing negotiations facilitated by Saudi Arabia could shortly see and announcement of a peace agreement between Israel and Jordan to create a single territorial entity encompassing Jordan, Gaza and parts of the West Bank. What are the details of this plan? Who initiated it?

Today on Uncovering The Truth: President Biden's recent trip to Israel left America embarrassed as he continues to beg Saudi Arabia for oil, fist-bumps Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and received harsh criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid for thinking diplomacy would work against Iran and the terrorists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration over the recent reminder that federal law requires emergency medical treatment supersede any state restrictions on abortion, while a mile long procession of 52 school buses drove to Ted Cruz's house in Houston. Meanwhile, Europe is currently undergoing a severe heat wave, the euro and the dollar are worth the same amount for the first time in two decades, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced that he will resign. Finally, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid held a 1-on-1 where they declared that they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power, and Donald Trump's ex wife Ivana Trump, has passed away at the age of 73. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Texas sues Biden administration for requiring abortions in medical emergencies Buzzfeed News: A Mile-Long Procession Of Buses Carried Items From School Shooting Victims To Ted Cruz's House Axios: Europe faces deadly, record-breaking heat wave NY Times:Euro Falls to Equal the U.S. Dollar for the First Time in 20 Years Washington Post: Italy in crisis as president rejects premier Draghi's offer to resign AP News: Italy in crisis as president rejects premier Draghi's offer to resign CNN: Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Trump, dies at 73

Gary shares his sad story that involves an IKEA trip and a dresser. President Biden greets Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid with a first bump instead of a handshake. A Delta flight heading out of Heathrow Airport in the UK had 1,000 lost bags and zero passengers. ‘Love Is Blind' contestants lawsuit says that cast members were denied water, piled with alcohol and were underpaid.

President Biden put Iran on notice about its nuclear ambitions during a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid - but despite the tough talk, the President is simultaneously trying to revive the Obama-era nuclear deal - Buck breaks down the latest from Biden's trip to the Middle East with former WH Deputy Natl. Security Advisor, Steve Yates. Plus, the left is now desperate to spin the inflation numbers report to make it look like they are fighting the 40 year high inflation rates, but it's not going to work - founder and executive director of Power The Future, Daniel Turner, joins Buck with reaction. Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden put Iran on notice about its nuclear ambitions during a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid - but despite the tough talk, the President is simultaneously trying to revive the Obama-era nuclear deal - Buck breaks down the latest from Biden's trip to the Middle East with former WH Deputy Natl. Security Advisor, Steve Yates. Plus, the left is now desperate to spin the inflation numbers report to make it look like they are fighting the 40 year high inflation rates, but it's not going to work - founder and executive director of Power The Future, Daniel Turner, joins Buck with reaction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During his first trip to the Middle East as President, Joe Biden's plan to keep a nuclear weapon out of the hands of Iran diplomatically is met with strong pushback from Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Is a show of force the only solution? Plus, Joe Biden's energy policies have caused him to have to sit down with leaders in Saudi Arabia, despite the country's record on human rights and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the latest headlines surrounding Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Biden signed a joint declaration vowing bilateral cooperation aimed at expanding security ties. But they disagreed over the best course of action to tame Iran's nuclear ambitions. Can the Biden administration be trusted to have Israel's back when the moment of decision comes on Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the US will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon and that he believed diplomacy remained the best avenue to keep the nation from obtaining one, despite Israeli objections over a deal with the Islamic Republic."This is a vital security interest to both Israel and the United States, and I would add for the rest of the world as well," Biden said at a news conference in Jerusalem standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid.He added, "I continue to believe that diplomacy is the best way to achieve this outcome. We will continue to work with Israel to counter other threats from Iran throughout the region, including support for terrorism and ballistic missile program that continues and the proliferation of weapons to terrorist and proxies like Hezbollah."The President said he would deliver that message to Saudi leadership when he travels to Saudi Arabia on Friday and said, "With regard to Iran and convincing the Saudis and others that we mean what we say is -- we mean what we say."Biden has pushed for a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which former President Donald Trump withdrew the US from in 2018, as he faces increasing pressure from key Middle East allies to produce a plan to contain Iran. Biden's hosts in Israel oppose a new Iran nuclear deal and the previous version of the deal was unpopular in that nation.But hopes appear to be fading that the deal will materialize, and the President on Thursday acknowledged the US is "not going to wait forever" for a response from Iranian leadership.Standing alongside Biden at the news conference, Lapid was dismissive about another nuclear deal as the means to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon."Words will not stop them, Mr. President. Diplomacy will not stop them. The only thing that will stop Iran is knowing that if they continue to develop their nuclear program, the free world will use force. The only way to stop them is to put a credible military threat on the table," Lapid said.Biden said in an interview with Israel's Channel 12 News that aired Wednesday that he would use force "as a last resort" to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but did not spell out what that meant.Iran was a main topic of discussion during Biden and Lapid's bilateral meeting on Thursday, and the two leaders signed a new joint declaration on Thursday aimed at expanding the security relationship between their nations and countering what they described as efforts by Iran to destabilize the region. The President reiterated the US' "ironclad commitment" to Israel's security.The President expressed support for the Abraham Accords, one of Trump's legacy achievements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries and pursued an expansion of growing Arab-Israeli security and economic ties. He also emphasized the US' support of expanding Israel's integration into the region -- a major theme of Biden's four-day trip to the Middle East.Biden also reiterated his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the news conference."Israel must remain an independent, democratic Jewish state, the ultimate guarantee and guarantor of security of the Jewish people not only in Israel but the entire world. I believe that to my core," Biden said.He continued, "And the best way to achieve that remains a two-state solution for two people, both of whom have deep and ancient roots in this land living side-by-side in peace and security. Both states fully respecting the equal rights of their citizens, both people enjoying equal measures of freedom and any more that takes us further from that outcome I believe anything is detrimental to the long-term security of Israel."The US and Israel on Thursday also launched a new high-level strategic dialogue on technology, which officials say is designed to elevate cooperation between the two...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist's paintings, the National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday. The self-portrait was found on the back of Van Gogh's “Head of a Peasant Woman” when experts at the Edinburgh gallery took an X-ray of the canvas ahead of an upcoming exhibition. The work is believed to have been hidden for over a century, covered by layers of glue and cardboard when it was framed in the early 20th century. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed inadequate police protection for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot last week while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Abe, one of Japan's most influential politicians, was assassinated last Friday in Nara in western Japan, shocking a nation known for its low crime rate and strict gun control. Photos and videos of the shooting show the gunman was able to approach Abe from behind, while security guards were focused toward the front. Actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago, and was told he would face trial next year. Spacey, 62, stood in the dock and spoke clearly as he replied “not guilty” to each of the five charges during a hearing at London's Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the Old Bailey. The Buffalo supermarket where 10 Black people were killed by a white gunman is set to reopen its doors to the public Friday, two months after the racist attack. A moment of silence and prayer will be held Thursday at Tops Friendly Market to honor the victims, employees and community impacted by the May 14 mass shooting, with a ceremonial reopening of the overhauled store before customers return Friday, the company said. A Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, and he had methamphetamine in his system, investigators said Thursday. Ivana Trump, a skier-turned-businesswoman who formed half of a publicity power couple in the 1980s as the first wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of his oldest children, has died in New York City, her family announced Thursday. She was 73. U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid stood side-by-side Thursday and declared they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power. They parted ways, though, on how to get there. Biden, in a joint news conference after a one-on-one meeting with the Israeli leader, said he still wants to give diplomacy a chance. Moments earlier, Lapid insisted that words alone won't thwart Tehran's nuclear ambitions. - Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.