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* Israel bombs Gaza's Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital Israeli military has carried out air strikes on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in the central besieged Gaza. The attack destroyed the hospital's admissions and emergency building, which was hit by two missiles. The Gaza Media Office said Israel committed another horrific crime by bombing the hospital, which housed hundreds of patients, the wounded and medical staff. * Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for talks with mediators Meanwhile, Hamas has announced that a delegation, headed by senior official Khalil Al-Hayya, departed for Cairo to meet Egyptian and Qatari mediators as part of efforts to reach an agreement and end the Israeli onslaught against besieged Gaza. The Palestine resistance group has said there will be meetings and follow-ups with mediators from Qatar and Egypt, as part of ongoing efforts aimed at reaching an agreement and stopping the Zionist aggression. * BRICS members express 'serious concern' over US' reciprocal tariffs China has said that BRICS members discussed US reciprocal tariffs and expressed "serious concern" about trade tensions. Beijing said that Washington's tariffs have severely undermined the international trade system, disrupted global industrial and supply chains, and caused a prolonged impact on the world economy during the second meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues earlier this week. * Trump finds unlikely praise from Lavrov at Antalya Diplomacy Forum Amid widespread global criticism of US President Donald Trump for a series of controversial foreign policy decisions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered an unexpected endorsement during a freewheeling exchange at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Speaking on the second day of the high-profile international event, Lavrov said, “President Trump seems to understand much, much, much more about what is going on in Ukraine than any European leader, emphasising what he described as Trump's nuanced grasp of the Russia-Ukraine conflict—unlike his European counterparts. * Turkish First Lady calls for peace to become 'prevailing force' Türkiye's first lady, Emine Erdogan, has called for peace to become the "prevailing force", adding that humanity cannot endure more conflict and wars. "On the contrary, it now expects areas of cooperation to be established, uncertainty to be resolved, and peace to become the prevailing force," Erdogan said in an address to the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (AFD).

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. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing, which is followed a full installment of The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, the Friday Focus. Qatar on Thursday denied funding a disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Egypt’s role in negotiations to free Israelis held hostage in Gaza, amid a swirling Israeli investigation around the Gulf state’s links to two of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aides. Berman weighs in on why he's unconvinced. Yesterday, the courts extended the remand of Eli Feldstein and Jonatan Urich, the two aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who are key suspects in the ongoing Qatargate probe. The two men are suspected of having taken money from Qatar to spread pro-Qatari messaging to reporters while in the prime minister’s employ. We hear what further developments we saw yesterday in the investigation. Berman, who accompanied the prime minister to Budapest, describes the reception the Israeli delegation was met with and then speaks about Hungary's announcement that it was leaving the International Criminal Court. Please see today's ongoing liveblog for more updates. 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. For further reading: Qatar denies paying to spread media narrative undermining Egypt’s role in hostage talks Detention of key Qatargate suspects extended till Friday, as judge criticizes media leaks Freed Jerusalem Post editor decries arrest, says he got ‘no benefits’ from Qatar trip Netanyahu, in Budapest, lauds Orban’s withdrawal from ‘corrupt, rotten’ ICC Hungary announces withdrawal from ICC as Netanyahu arrives for state visit IMAGE: An Israeli flag is raised on the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, with the Buda Castle in Budapest in the background on April 2, 2025, as preparations are under way for the visit of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including: Qatargate; the saga continues. Two of Netanyahu's aides suspected of receiving payments from the Qatari government to promote Doha's interests in Israel.

Journalist Dana Karni reports on the latest news from Israel including: Qatargate; the saga continues. Two of Netanyahu's aides suspected of receiving payments from the Qatari government to promote Doha's interests in Israel.

Bardi, Nathan and Windy tackle the prospect of Qatari ownership and talk new managers.https://drinkag1.com/extrainchThe Extra Inch Podcast, in association with 1882fanzine. Get your copy of the latest issue and the whole back catalogue at https://linktr.ee/1882fanzine.----------You've been listening to The Extra Inch, a Spurs podcast.Become an xSub: https://www.patreon.com/theextrainchProduction by Nathan A Clark (Twitter @NathanAClark).Intro music by David Lindmer (https://www.instagram.com/davidlindmer).Artwork by Trayton Miller (https://www.traytonrmiller.com/).Go get your merch at https://www.theextrainch.co.uk/Email us at podcast@theextrainch.co.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheExtraInchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheExtraInch/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theextrainch#Spurs #COYS #THFCThe Extra Inch is a Tottenham podcast brought to you by Windy, Bardi and Nathan A Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Mike talk briefly about Chelsea.  They discuss players that need to go, team building, and Qatari investment.   Mike's Drinkin' Lindemans Strawberry Lambic COYS, UP THE SPURS

Like the Watergate affair that brought down President Richard Nixon, the details of the latest scandal to rock the Prime Minister’s Office and the whole of the Netanyahu government have emerged gradually over the past six months. Mounting evidence shows that close aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have, unbeknownst to the Israeli public, been working directly or indirectly for Qatar, the country that funded Hamas as it was planning the murderous rampage of October 7. Bar Peleg, the Haaretz journalist who broke the story that began Qatargate, reviews the fast-moving developments and details of the unfolding story with Haaretz Podcast host Allison Kaplan Sommer, and explains why it matters. Netanyahu’s desire to disrupt law enforcement’s investigation into Qatargate has been frequently cited as a reason for his recent intensive efforts to fire both Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet Head Ronen Bar. Moreover, because of the Israeli government’s policy of “buying quiet” from Hamas with Qatari cash in the years leading up to October 7, and the decision to put Doha at the center of hostage negotiations, Peleg stresses that “we need to know if close Netanyahu advisors have had Qatari interests on their mind. They whisper in his ear, he listens to these people - and that affects our lives in Israel.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Leakers Target Trump from Inside the Intel Community – Two major classified leaks to the New York Times aim to undermine Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act and his meeting with Elon Musk. The DOJ and Pentagon launch polygraph investigations. Trump-Venezuela Deportation Agreement Finalized – Mass deportations resume for over 500,000 migrants protected under Biden's humanitarian parole program, sparking outrage from left-wing mayors and activists. U.S. Navy Deploys Destroyers to Combat Cartels – USS Gravely and USS Spruance are deployed to intercept cartel drug, human trafficking, and illegal fishing operations in the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific. Two Aircraft Carriers Now in Middle East Waters – The USS Carl Vinson joins the USS Harry Truman strike group as Israel ramps up Gaza operations and begins a controversial Palestinian “relocation” plan. Israel's Gaza Strategy Escalates – Netanyahu signals permanent troop presence in Gaza, urges Palestinians to leave voluntarily, and fends off internal scandal and opposition over alleged Qatari influence. China's New Warfront: Space and Sea – China unveils space “dogfighting” satellites and deep-sea cable-cutting robots that could cripple global communications and internet access. The U.S. Space Force is preparing its countermeasures. Farmers vs. Space Wars: A Warning from Israel – GPS jamming due to military defense in Israel has disrupted AI-driven agriculture, forcing a return to old-school farming—and offering a stark preview of what could happen globally if satellites go down. Coming This Week: Socialist Power Plays, Radical Policies, and Global Flashpoints – Expect coverage on AOC and Bernie's national tour, Boston's immigration scandal, California's fiscal collapse, Romania's election turmoil, and Ecuador's military base offer to Trump. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Kyiv and the Kremlin traded accusations on Friday of terrorism and deceit over the destruction of a Russian gas transit station near Ukraine's border, in the latest sign that even a limited ceasefire between the two warring parties will be difficult to maintain despite the Trump administration's optimism about peace. Later in the show, following negotiations with the Trump administration and Qatari officials, the Taliban has released an American hostage after holding him for more than two years in Afghanistan. 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

Qatari conglomerate Estithmar Holding made Islamic finance history with its QAR500 million debut Sukuk, the first corporate to have tapped the Qatari riyal Sukuk market, charting a new pathway for others to follow suit and deepen the market. In a roundtable hosted by IFN, experts behind the transaction from Al Rayan Investment, Masraf Al Rayan and Simmons & Simmons discuss the intricacies and significance of this award-winning deal. Interviewees:Akber Khan, Acting CEO, Al Rayan InvestmentTahir Hayat Pirzada, GM, Group Treasurer and Financial Institutions, Masraf Al RayanHadi El Kadi, Senior Associate, Deal Advisory, Al Rayan InvestmentLee Irvine, Partner, Simmons & Simmons

This week, we're taking at the a league that boasts some high-profile clubs, a lot of youth talent, and some storied teams... and yet still isn't perceived as being particularly strong: Ligue 1. Why isn't the best league in France better than it is? What has been the league's standing historically? What contributes to the lack of growth and international success? Has PSG under Qatari ownership been detrimental to Ligue 1 as a whole? All that and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow!

Belfast hotel mogul Paddy McKillen Sr has found himself in hot water. The 70-year-old was convicted in a French court on Wednesday over an attack on a female bailiff. It's alleged she was acting in relation to the alleged non-payment of a loan to the Qatari-linked Quintet private bank. But for the once firm friends, where did it all go wrong between billionaire McKillen and the Qataris? Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guests: John Burns and Peter Allen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're taking at the a league that boasts some high-profile clubs, a lot of youth talent, and some storied teams... and yet still isn't perceived as being particularly strong: Ligue 1. Why isn't the best league in France better than it is? What has been the league's standing historically? What contributes to the lack of growth and international success? Has PSG under Qatari ownership been detrimental to Ligue 1 as a whole? All that and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow!

A court order is barring Israeli media from reporting on an investigation into alleged connections between Qatari officials and individuals in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office; A senior Israeli official told army radio Israel has decided to return 5 Lebanese detainees who were arrested by the IDF. & A court ruled that Sophia, a baby born after an embryo mix-up in Israel, will remain with her birth mother and her partner rather than being transferred to her genetic parents. The genetic parents are preparing an appeal. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgMISHLOACH MANOT PURIM BOXES: https://www.hasodstore.com/shopsmall/p/israeldailynewssupportIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠Music: Arlette; Yaara Shaulian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlwWLtc5vPI

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00:00:00 - The episode kicks off with a lighthearted discussion on lazy internet content, including pointing videos and reaction memes. The hosts joke about conspiracy culture labeling everyone as "controlled opposition." 00:10:00 - Call-in segment with Steve from Fox and Sons Coffee, discussing coffee roasting, giveaways, and humor about coffee-induced bathroom habits. 00:20:00 - Bizarre news story about a Chinese man suffering from intestinal necrosis after his fiancée subjected him to three hours of electroshock pain as a "childbirth simulation test." 00:30:00 - Discussion on a controversial study suggesting that everyone has psychic abilities, but they are suppressed by the brain. Includes clips from Dean Radin and Mitch Horowitz on perception, cognition, and mysticism. 00:40:00 - Claims that psychic individuals may be recruited for secret government programs related to UFOs. Speculation about military projects involving children with high psychic potential. 00:50:00 - AI-generated audio parody featuring Biden and Zelensky arguing over Pokémon cards. Also, commentary on influencer culture and its performative nature. 01:00:00 - Clip of RFK Jr. criticizing corporate-controlled government, linking past fascist regimes to current U.S. politics. The hosts discuss how both parties enrich their allies through different means. 01:10:00 - Debate over controlled opposition in the conspiracy community, focusing on figures like Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Ian Carroll. Online attacks and accusations of avoiding certain topics like Qatari influence. 01:20:00 - Discussion on online bot activity influencing political discourse, including accusations of Russian bots promoting Trump. Skepticism over media narratives and online manipulation. 01:30:00 - Call-in segment about tariffs and economic policies. Debate on whether tariffs are beneficial in the long term. 01:40:00 - News story about a Cheeto shaped like Charizard selling for over $87,000. Hosts joke about food-based collectibles and internet absurdity. 01:50:00 - A wild story about a woman stripping naked and running down the aisle of a Southwest Airlines flight to Phoenix. She screamed, attempted to enter the cockpit, and was eventually detained and taken for a medical evaluation​. 02:00:00 - The hosts close out the show with casual banter and recap, wrapping up discussions on AI-generated content, conspiracy theories, and recent bizarre news stories​. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2   - Affiliates Links - Jackery:  https://shrsl.com/3cxhf Barebones:  https://bit.ly/3G38773  - OBDM Merch - https://obdm.creator-spring.com/ Buy Tea! Mike's wife makes some good tea: Naked Gardener Teas: https://www.thenakedgardener.us/store Bags Art Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BagsDraws/  

Is Tottenham Hotspur on the verge of a Qatari takeover? Reports suggest that Qatari investors are eyeing a stake in the club, raising big questions about what this could mean for Spurs' future. But why Tottenham? What makes the club an attractive investment compared to other Premier League teams? And how does this potential deal fit into Qatar's wider strategy of expanding its influence in global sports? In this episode, we'll explore the motivations behind Middle Eastern investment in football, how a Qatari takeover would compare to Saudi and Abu Dhabi ownership, and whether Daniel Levy would remain in control. Crucially, we'll also consider the concerns—should fans be excited or worried? Will this transform Tottenham into genuine title contenders, or does it pose ethical and financial dilemmas? Join us as we break down the facts, the speculation, and the potential impact of Qatari ownership on the future of Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's Daily Briefing. Following US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, in the presence of several recently released Hamas hostages, Magid discusses that Trump did not mention any of the former Israeli hostages by name, although some were in the audience. Magid speaks about his interview with a senior Qatari official who emphasized the need to stick to the current hostage deal and that any new ideas won't work, noting that Hamas won't accept releasing hostages en masse as suggested by the US, unless there's an end to the war. He reviews the much-anticipated summit of Arab states, which gathered to discuss alternatives to reconstructing Gaza, not aligning with Trump's plan of relocating Gazans. The current plan, led by Egypt, will have technocrats ruling Gaza for an interim period and dividing the area into zones before handing it over to the Palestinian Authority. Magid also discusses the positioning of the Palestinian Authority on the Gaza plans and the frustration of Arab countries with PA President Mahmoud Abbas, as they try to get him to be more flexible, or at least not be an obstacle to the planning in Gaza. Finally, Magid briefly looks at prisoner payment reform after an interview with a senior Palestinian Authority official, who spoke of a threat to cut ties with the Trump administration if the US president advances with his plan to take over Gaza. Please see today's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘We are bringing back our hostages from Gaza,’ Trump says in address to Congress As Israel, US align on new hostage proposal, Qatar urges sticking to existing framework Aiming to stymie Trump’s ‘Riviera’ vision, Arab leaders endorse $53 billion Gaza plan Seeking funds abroad, Abbas ally touts prisoner payment reform that’s ‘unpopular’ at home Feeling heat from Trump to ‘solve’ Gaza, Arab states losing patience with PA’s Abbas 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 tent camp for displaced Palestinians is set up amid destroyed buildings in the west of Al-Shati camp, west of Gaza City, on Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Tottenham Hotspur on the verge of a Qatari takeover? Reports suggest that Qatari investors are eyeing a stake in the club, raising big questions about what this could mean for Spurs' future. But why Tottenham? What makes the club an attractive investment compared to other Premier League teams? And how does this potential deal fit into Qatar's wider strategy of expanding its influence in global sports? In this episode, we'll explore the motivations behind Middle Eastern investment in football, how a Qatari takeover would compare to Saudi and Abu Dhabi ownership, and whether Daniel Levy would remain in control. Crucially, we'll also consider the concerns—should fans be excited or worried? Will this transform Tottenham into genuine title contenders, or does it pose ethical and financial dilemmas? Join us as we break down the facts, the speculation, and the potential impact of Qatari ownership on the future of Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss another tough week on Wall Street as investors grapple with President Trump-induced economic uncertainty over tariffs and inflation; worries about of a protracted continuing resolution, government shutdown or a debt default; the Pentagon drive to redirect 6-8 percent a year of funding over five years to new priorities; the firing of top including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Vice Air Force Chief Gen. Jim Slife are fired; DoD's sacking of more than 5,000 workers; allies' view of Washington after America's rapid betrayal of Ukraine, partnership with Russia, and hardy criticism of Europe that have driven nations to bolster capabilities; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer to resign in exchange for peace and Ukraine's NATO membership as Kyiv prepares to grant half of its rare earth deposits to Washington; Airbus and BAE Systems results; Jeff Shockey's abrupt departure from RTX to joining Boeing to run the beleaguered giant's government operations; the fire that gutted leading aerospace fasteners maker SPS Technologies; and Trump's interest in modifying a Qatari 747-8 as the next Air Force one until his real Air Force ones are ready.

Host Ricky Sacks is joined by returning regular guests Lee McQueen, George Achillea and Ash from Spurs Kings TV as the panel discuss the latest links with regards to potential Qatari investment, whether it's now impossible to qualify for any form of European football through the league and the latest round-up of Spurs news including the panel's thoughts ahead of Ipswich Town on Saturday. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does a Qatari owned Tottenham look like? Do they buy the debt owed by the club? Does Daniel Levy remain at the at Spurs? How much money will be available for transfers? We discuss all with Ben White - a financial consultant who regularly takes a deep dive into the club's books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Owen, Tops and Dave talk.. - Yanited review - Are fans only now recognising Maddisons role in the team? whats his role moving forward? - Protest and potential Qatari bid reaction - Ipswich/City preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Billie T, Patrick Tyrant and Jonny Hamme as the panel discuss the latest rumours suggesting ENIC potentially selling the club to Qatari investors, the reflections from Sunday's protest and also the latest transfer news including what the long-term future holds for both Cristian Romero and Micky Van De Ven at the club. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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As Israelis wait for noon on Saturday, and the promised release by Hamas of three more living hostages, Yonit and Jonathan talk through a nerve-wracking few days in which the deal teetered on the brink of collapse. They discuss a turbulent week and the ever-complicated Trump-Netanyahu relationship as the fate of Gaza hangs in the balance.Meanwhile, scandal as a close adviser to Netanyahu is reported to have been acting as a paid consultant for the Qatari government—while on the payroll at the Prime Minister's office.Plus: a Chutzpah award that brooks no competition and a Mensch that's truly man and woman's best friend.Our first Zoom session for Family Members is happening on February 23rd! Join our Patreon community as a Friend of the Pod, Family Member, or just get access to specific bonus episodes (like When Harry met Sally): https://www.patreon.com/unholypod Get an exclusive TGIF Unholy Tote Bag: https://bit.ly/4gxErC5 You can find our social links here:  https://linktr.ee/unholypod

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.  Controversial penalty decision gave Club Brugge a 2-1 win over Atalanta yesterday. The question was where was the Video Assistant Referee in the decision, why was an on-field review not recommended, these are not the types of incidents that we should want to see given as penalties, especially to decide matches. Take a look at it to see for yourself. Celtic trail 2-1 going to Bayern for the second leg, Benfica won 1-0 at Monaco, and Milan was disappointing in their 1-0 loss in the Netherlands to Feyenoord, a club that saw their best player join Milan in the transfer window.  Wild scenes at Goodison Park as a stoppage time equalizer for Everton gave them a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the final Merseyside Derby in the old stadium. 4 red cards were shown after the final whistle, including one to Liverpool manager Arne Slot. 3 red cards shown for a brawl after the final whistle in a Carioca state league match in Brazil as Flamengo beat Botafogo to go to the top of the league, that fight continued into the tunnel.  Luciano Acosta's deal to Dallas is done for $5M and perhaps another $1M if certain conditions are met in performance. Cincinnati will take that money and add more to go get Evander from Portland, we'll see if they end up better or worse at the end of these deals. Either way, it shows the success of the cash-transfer mechanism in MLS already.  Vinicius contract negotiations with Real Madrid will dominate headlines for a while, especially if leaks keep happening about meetings with Saudi Arabian officials and talk of $1B contracts.  French football is in crisis again as DAZN has withheld some of their latest TV rights fee, that's going to court and will likely see soon the breaking of that 4-year contract that just started. Also, PSG's president has been indicted and Qatari officials are talking publicly about withdrawing investments in France including into the club and beIN Sports.  Foster Gillett is still in the news for not making payments on agreements, seller beware in Argentina if he's the buyer.  HS coverage continues tonight in the Creek Cup, listen at soccerdownhere.mixlr.com or by clicking the Listen button at soccerdownhere.net. Two matches starting at 6pm. More Espresso on Friday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.

XB-1 Novissimum Americānōrum āeroplānum experīmentāle, in quod nōmen XB-1 datum est, celerius quam sonus ipse per caelum volāvit diē Martis. Quod in mīlitāribus āeroplānīs nōn īnsolitum est, sed hoc āeroplānum prīvātīs cīvibus potius quam mīlitibus dēstinātur. Cūius forma et ratiō sīc īnformantur illīs errōribus, quī in Eurōpaeōrum āeroplānō “Concorde” dictō inerant, quō plūra āeroplāna pretiō longē minōre fierī possint. Bellum Mercātōrium Vītātum Diē Sōlis, mīlitāribus āeroplānīs deportandōrum plēnīs iam ad Colombiam volantibus, Gustāvus Petrus, praeses Colombiānōrum īnfitiās īvit sē licentiam in terram dēscendendī dare, quam iam dederat, unde āeroplāna coacta sunt Guatimalam terram attingere. Quō nūntiātō, Donaldus Trump, praeses Americānōrum, statim minātus est sē immēnsa portōria impositūrum in mercēs Colombiānās; statim igitur Petrus respondit sē āeroplāna, inter quae suum praesidiāle numerāvit, missūrum ad Guatimalam quae deportātōs inde in Colombiam veherent. Itaque intrā paucārum spatium hōrārum, Colombiānī et Americānī potuērunt vītāre, nē mercātōrium inter sē gererētur bellum. Scelestissimī in Guantanamēnsem Sinum deportandī Praeses Americānus nūntiāvit scelestissimōs aliēnigenās, quī nōn sōlum in fīnēs Americānōrum sine magistrātuum licentiā irrepsissent sed etiam vim in cīvēs intulissent, in Guantanamēnsem Sinum esse dēportandōs. Ibi enim sunt castra mīlitāria ubi tam latrōnēs in bellō captī diū tenentur quam aliēnī deportandī breviter tenentur. Senātor vinculīs tenēbitur Robertus Menendez, quī usque in annum bis millēsimum vīcēsimum quartum cōnscriptus erat in superiōre camerā senātūs Americānōrum et prō Novā Caesarēā sententiam dīxerat, damnātus est corruptiōnis et ūndecim annōs pūblicīs vinculīs tenēbitur. Quī hōc in iudiciō fertur dōna accēpisse ab Aegyptiīs Qatariēnsibusque; quamquam in priōribus iudiciīs dē aliīs sceleribus habitīs nōn līquit jūdicibus an ille esset damnandus. al-Jōlānī dux Ahmed al-Sharaa, quī et Abū Mahomētus al-Jōlānī appellātur, creātus est praeses Sȳrius temporārius—id est, ad tempus, sed quantum temporis spatium nōn dēfīnītur. Americānī ōlim al-Sharaa vinculīs tenēbant atque usque ad victoriam, quā al-Sharaa pristinam tyrannidem ēvertit, praemium offerēbant eī, quīcumque al-Sharaa, ut quī latrōnibus terrōrem prōmōventibus praefectus esset, in suam dīciōnem redderet; quī igitur nōn sine suspiciōne ēventūs dīligenter spectant. Comitia in Hāītiā habenda Comitia in Hāītiā tandem habēbuntur mēnse Novembrī. Quae gēns nullum magistrātum populāribus suffrāgiīs ēlectum habet ex annō bis millēsimō vīcēsimō tertiō, neque comitia habuit post annum bis millēsimum sextum decimum. Incertum autem est quanta pars Portūs Prīncipis, capitis Hāītiēnsium, in auctōritāte reī pūblicae potius quam latrōnum futūra sit mēnse Novembrī. Bellum Congēnse In Populārī Rē Pūblica Congēnsī, rebellēs M23 dictī, qūi plērīque Tutsōrum gentis sunt, bellum nunc in regimen Congēnse et Hūtūs gerunt. Gōmam iterum cēpērunt, quam urbem annō bis millēsimō duodecimō cēpērant, et pergunt in Merīdiōnālem Kīvū prōvinciam ad Būkāvū urbem prōgredī. Bellum cruēns gestum est inter rebellēs, quōs adiuvant Ruandēnsēs, et Congēnsēs ā saeculō vīcēsimō in annum bis millēsimum tertium.

In the immediate aftermath of the mammoth fires in Los Angeles, Ralph welcomes Douglas Heller, Director of Insurance at Consumer Federation of America to fill us in on what to expect from the industry and how to get the most out of your fire insurance claims. Then, our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, returns to present a list of constitutional crises to expect upon the second coming of Donald Trump.Douglas Heller is a nationally-recognized insurance expert and Director of Insurance at Consumer Federation of America. In addition to conducting research for and providing expertise to consumer rights organizations, Mr. Heller is a member of the U.S. Department of Treasury's Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance, an appointee of California's Insurance Commissioner, serving as a board member of the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan, and he serves on the Executive Board of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.A key thing for everybody to know is that the premiums that we have paid over the last several years here in California—and this really goes across the country, but in California in particular—have put the insurance industry in a perfectly healthy position to deal with the claims, as dramatic and as severe as these fires are and the amount of damage that they caused…For the insurance companies to cry poverty in the wake of the buildup of capital over the last several years would be outrageous, and so we're going to be watching for that.Douglas HellerThe story around the country was that California was already a terrible hellscape for the insurance companies to do business in. When in fact, they were doing far better than the rest of the country. One of the big trade journals that reports on the industry has said that State Farm has been kept afloat by its performance in California over the last couple of years. And it was more a kind of a climate opportunism—after ignoring the potential (and then, growing) impact of climate change on property risk for years and decades, the insurance companies finally had this kind of revelation that oh they can talk about climate change as a new risk and a justification for demanding whatever they want.Douglas HellerBattle lines seem to be drawn—at least in my opinion—between the “Drill baby, drill. All we need to do is rake the leaves” camp versus “Hey, this is another wake up call to the climate crisis.” Because this was a severe weather event. And there were four major fires at once, and no fire department, whose main daily job is medical emergencies, is equipped to deal with that. Especially since the first two days the winds were so high—hurricane force winds—they couldn't get helicopters and airplanes into the air to make the drops in these canyons. And I don't think there's any amount of brush clearing that would have stopped these winds from whipping up these embers to send them into these residential districts.Steve SkrovanBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.The Trump regime has a high probability of being the most lawless dictatorial regime in American history. All presidents violate laws, but Trump has taken this to a new, boastful level of variety.Ralph NaderThe reason why it's more likely that Trump will use this dragnet in a more abusive ways, is because he and his FBI nominee have said openly that they're going to do everything they can to persecute, to go after their enemies list…The only limitation on abuse is that they don't have the manpower to actually use it all.Bruce FeinWe're the guardrails—not Congress anymore. It's the people who have to stand up and protest and not send scoundrels back to office if they're not discharging their obligations under the United States Constitution. If we aren't the guardrails, there aren't any out there.Bruce FeinNews 1/15/251. In Gaza, CNN reports a ceasefire deal has finally been reached. This comes on the heels of negotiations between the warring parties, attended by envoys of both President Biden and incoming President Trump, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Under the terms of this deal, Hamas has agreed to free the remaining 33 Israeli hostages in their custody, while Israel will “free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.” Trump's apparent demand for an immediate settlement with this many Israeli concessions comes as a shock. Israeli journalist Erel Segal, widely seen as a Netanyahu proxy, is quoted saying “We're the 1st to pay a price for Trump's election. [The deal] is being forced upon us… We thought we'd take control of northern Gaza, that they'd let us impede humanitarian aid.”2. In more foreign policy news, the American Prospect is out with a piece on the gifts received by senior foreign policy officials in the Biden Administration. According to this report, Bill Burns – Director of the Central Intelligence Agency – has in the past year received “an $18,000 astrograph, an $11,000 Omega watch, and a ceremonial Saudi war sword.” By comparison, Secretary of State Antony Blinken received $600 worth of memorabilia and “several acrylic landscape portraits.” As this piece notes, individuals cannot keep these gifts – they become public property – yet the disparity in these gifts does reflect the difference in perception toward Blinken and Burns. As one State Department official put it, “When you want someone to drink champagne, you send Blinken. When you need someone to actually fix s**t in Brazil, the Middle East, or Russia, you send Burns.”3. And in the final days of his administration, AP's Matt Lee reports President Biden will reverse Trump's decision to designate Cuba a state sponsor of terror. The state sponsor of terror designation resulted in Cuba facing even harsher sanctions than they had during the decades-long embargo and led to multiple critical shortages of essential goods like fuel. Since the designation was announced in 2021, many have called for it to be reversed, including New York State Senators and representatives in New York, Massachusetts and Minnesota, as well as local representatives and labor unions like the UAW, UE, and others, per People's Dispatch. It is unclear why Biden is taking this action now and Trump can reverse this move as soon as he takes office.4. Turning to labor, NBC reports the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) will rejoin the AFL-CIO, 20 years after leaving the labor federation. With SEIU back in the fold, the AFL-CIO will represent over 15 million workers. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler is quoted saying “We are the, probably, only institution in the country that has an infrastructure in every city, in every state, in every workplace, that is a mobilizing machine…And as they say, outside power builds inside power.” This move is widely seen as an attempt to consolidate worker power ahead of Trump's return to office, though the unions have resisted saying so explicitly. The Teamsters left the AFL-CIO around the same time as the SEIU, but have made no moves to rejoin the labor federation and have instead opted to strategically align themselves with Trump. It remains to be seen which strategy will yield better results.5. In more labor news, Fast Company reports servers at Waffle House franchises around the country claim “the chain forces them to do janitorial work and dishwashing for [sub-minimum] tipped wages, robbing them of up to $46.8 million.” As this piece notes, “Wage theft…is a common practice. As of 2017…workers lose $15 billion annually in minimum wage violations alone.” Moreover, “From 2021 to 2024, the Department of Labor recovered more than $1 billion in back wages and damages for 615,000 employees in the U.S.” Waffle House is a particularly egregious offender, with 90% of workers surveyed reporting they had experienced some form of wage theft in the past year. The state minimum wage in Georgia, where Waffle House is based, is a meager $5.15 per hour, yet the tipped minimum is even lower at just $2.13 – a starvation wage. One worker, Melissa Steach, is quoted saying “Corporations can't keep throwing us around because we make all this money for them…And what are they really doing with it? They are not supporting their workers. They can't keep screwing us around. We're here. We're worth it.”6. On the other end of the spectrum, Apple CEO Tim Cook's staggering compensation package hit nearly $75 million in 2024, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Converted to an hourly wage, this equates to roughly $600 per minute. This is a substantial increase from his 2023 total of $63.2 million, but still lower than the nearly $100 million he received in 2022. In October, Apple reported its services business, including Apple Music and iCloud, hit a revenue of $24.97 billion for the quarter, a “new all-time high for the company.”7. In more tech news, the Intercept reports Meta – parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – is relaxing their content moderation rules as they relate to hate speech. The Intercept received leaked training materials to this effect, which explicitly outline what users are now allowed to say. These officially permitted statements include “Immigrants are grubby, filthy pieces of s**t,” “Jews are flat out greedier than Christians,” and simply “I'm a proud racist.” The Electronic Frontier Foundation's international freedom of expression director Jillian York is quoted in this piece saying, “While [Meta's previous censorship regime] has often resulted in over-moderation that I and many others have criticized, these examples demonstrate that Meta's policy changes are political in nature and not intended to simply allow more freedom of expression.”8. In a more positive story of social progress, EuroNews reports that the Italian Bishops' Conference has issued new guidelines all but clearing the way for openly gay men to enter the priesthood. According to the newly issued report, titled "Guidelines and norms for seminaries,” "When referring to homosexual tendencies, it's… appropriate not to reduce discernment only to this aspect, but, as for every candidate, to grasp its meaning in the global framework of the young person's personality.” In 2023 Pope Francis told the AP that “being homosexual isn't a crime,” and has endorsed the church “blessing” same-sex unions. Women remain entirely excluded from the priesthood.9. On the domestic front, Axios reports Justice Democrats – the progressive insurgent group – is planning a new wave of primary challenges to unseat “corporatist” incumbent Democrats. While the group's number one target seems to be George Latimer, who ousted Congressman Jamaal Bowman from his newly redrawn seat last cycle, spokesperson Usamah Andrabi told Axios the group is, “keeping every deep blue district on the table.” However, many of the prominent House progressives are shying away from this effort. Pramila Jayapal, former chair of the Progressive Caucus said “I think given what's at stake we feel really urgently that we need to protect all incumbents,” while Ilhan Omar said "There are folks who endorse against their own colleagues, but I don't."10. Finally, Public Citizen co-presidents Rob Weissman and Lisa Gilbert have written a letter to the chairs of the Trump Transition team asking to be named members of the Department of Government Efficiency, aka DOGE. In this letter, Weissman and Gilbert express their “concerns about DOGE's structure and mission,” particularly with regard to its proposed leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who “hold financial interests that will be directly affected by federal budgetary policies,” but also makes the key argument that DOGE's mission to “slash excess regulation” and “cut wasteful expenditures” must be tied to the other “half of the picture: more efficiently regulating corporations to better protect consumers and the public from harmful corporate practices.” They argue that their “appointment to serve as members of DOGE” would enable them to serve as “voices for the interests of consumers and the public who are the beneficiaries of federal regulatory and spending programs.” Rather than an earnest plea for an appointment, this letter is more likely meant to expose a key issue with the DOGE project: those in charge of cutting supposed government waste are riddled with conflicts of interests. They have too many fingers in the pie. If Trump were serious about reducing government spending generally – and corruption specifically – he would appoint people like Weissman and Gilbert, not Ramaswamy and Musk. And they would start with the unbelievably bloated, unauditable Pentagon budget.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Negotiators for Israel and the terror group Hamas have reportedly signed a ceasefire and hostage deal.  Multiple outlets say the deal was signed today in Qatar by officials from Israel, Hamas, the U.S. and Qatari officials.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement saying the families of the hostages have been informed a short while ago of the agreements. The question is, how many of those hostages are still alive?   Two ----  A pair of bills have been approved by a Michigan House committee and will soon be up for a full House vote to change the upcoming minimum wage hike and paid sick time law.  Restaurant workers and owners have been pushing to keep the lower tipped wage in place, saying it that disappears and they earn 15-dollars-an-hour in five years, prices will go up, businesses will close, and many servers will have to leave their jobs.  The bills keep tipped wages at a maximum of 38-percent of the minimum wage and also exempt small businesses from providing paid sick time.  Senate Democrats have their own bills pending.    And number three — President Biden says Republican-led states did a poor job in handling their economies during the COVID pandemic. Speaking in a taped interview Thursday with MSNBC, Biden said red states really screwed up when it came to how they handled manufacturing and supply chains.  Boy, if you need more evidence that the President is suffering from a diminished mental state … well, there you go.

In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Lynette Nusbacher. Recorded hours before Israel and Hamas agreed to the US, Egyptian, and Qatari-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal on Wednesday, they discuss how it would be implemented as well as what future phases might be and the impact of the deal on the Israeli government.  Dr Nusbacher is a former British Army intelligence officer and served as Head of the Strategic Horizons Unit in the UK Cabinet Office, and the Devil's Advocate to Britain's Joint Intelligence Committee. She was also a Senior Lecturer in War Studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, advisor to the Qatari prime minister and spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign affairs, said Israel and Hamas are likely to implement a ceasefire deal on Sunday. He also said “we believe in the determination of President Trump to create peace.” Additional interviews with Wisconsin GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany and Leaha Thomas of Wired2FishCoffee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate has risen to 4%, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal after 15 months of conflict, under an agreement negotiated by Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. authorities. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Parliamentary reshuffle that will see the promotions of four senior Labour women. And today’s good news: Scientists have made a discovery using AI that could change the way snakebites are treated. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma GillespieWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 15 months of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal, marking a major turning point in the war. The agreement, brokered by Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. authorities, is set to begin this Sunday. In today's deep dive, we'll break down what this means for the region and the prospects for lasting peace. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qatari mediators say major differences have been overcome in Gaza negotiations. Also: US Justice Department report says Donald Trump engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Qatari mediators say major differences have been overcome in negotiations on a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza. What will it mean for Palestinians there and for the relatives of Israeli hostages, who are anxiously waiting for news of the negotiations? Also on the programme: the BBC investigates new evidence after the deaths of tourists on a boat that capsized off Egypt; and why Starbucks is about to get less welcoming to people who hang around in its shops without buying anything.(Photo: Supporters of Israeli hostages, kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, protest amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Tel Aviv. Credit: Reuters)

President-elect Donald Trump has warned if Hamas does not release all the Israeli hostages before his inauguration "all hell will break out in the Middle East". It comes as Hamas and Israeli officials hold talks with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the most intensive effort to reach a ceasefire in Gaza for months. - Serokê hilbijartî Donald Trump hişyarî da - eger Hamas berî sondxwarinê hemû dîlên Îsraîlî bernede "hemû dojeh dê li Rojhilata Navîn derkeve". Ev di demekê de tê ku karbidestên Hemas û Îsraîlî bi navbeynkarên Qeter û Misrî re danûstandinan dikin di hewildana herî dijwar de ji bo gihîştina agirbesteke li Xezayê.

President-elect Donald Trump has warned if Hamas does not release all the Israeli hostages before his inauguration "all hell will break out in the Middle East". It comes as Hamas and Israeli officials hold talks with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the most intensive effort to reach a ceasefire in Gaza for months.

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. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's episode. Magid discusses the ongoing hostage negotiations, commenting that if a deal happens, it will probably take place closer to the January 20 inauguration date for President-elect Donald Trump. Magid says that Qatari negotiators are asking the Israeli government to be more flexible in their current mandate, as Hamas seeks assurances that Israel won't return to fighting after the discussed first phase. Magid reviews some threatening comments made during a podcast interview by Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for national security advisor. Waltz spoke about punishments and reprisals for those who take US hostages, with an emphasis placed by both Trump and Waltz in recent comments on the American hostages who are held in Gaza. Magid speaks about an unlikely statement from US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew, who asserted that a new report alleging famine in north Gaza was incorrect, remarking that the data used was outdated. The unexpected statement was possibly a final shot by Lew as an outgoing ambassador, says Magid. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Hostage negotiators returning to Israel for ‘internal deliberations,’ says PM’s office Trump national security pick threatens US hostage-takers with ‘bullet in forehead’ US calls new report asserting famine in north Gaza ‘outdated and inaccurate’ 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: Demonstrators dressed as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, right, and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, take part in a performance during a protest against the government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, December 9th, 2022In the Hot Notes: the DoJ asks Judge Beryl Howell to hold the Trump team in contempt of court in the documents case; Brittney Griner is on her way home from a Russian penal colony; Donald will not appeal the 11th Circuit Special Master ruling to SCOTUS; the same-sex marriage bill has passed the House and on it's way to President Biden's desk for signature; Congressional Democrats have launched a probe into the Qatari bail out of Jared's 666 5th avenue building; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our Guest:Ali Zaidihttps://twitter.com/alizaidi46 Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Normal service has resumed, Max wins, 80pts to Norris, and the race that was half on, never was. Where are Zhou? We'll tell you where, pointsville. Stake takes the cake and after an absolute nothing year do not leave empty handed. Ten second stop go for Lando, an 11% lift for a .9 of a second was enough to save Max, but was Landos penalty fair? And Lewis is slow, or so he says, you gotta ask, have Ferrari made the right decision? All the plus much much more on this week's episode of BTRL.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. This morning, the Foreign Ministry officially informed the United Nations that Israel is withdrawing from the 1967 agreement recognizing the Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA after the Knesset passed legislation to severely limit the operations of the agency in Israel and in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. We hear about practical implications. A round of talks between Hamas and Fatah officials in Cairo ended with an agreement to establish a technocratic committee composed of independent Palestinian figures to manage the Gaza Strip, according to an unnamed Hamas source quoted by the Qatari-owned paper Al-Araby al-Jadeed. Berman weighs in on the chances of this agreement coming to fruition. Eli Feldstein, a spokesperson working with the Prime Minister's Office, is accused of divulging top-secret information with national security implications to European media outlets, according to a ruling published Sunday evening by Rishon Lezion Magistrate Court head Menahem Mizrahi. The names of three other suspects remain gagged by the court, but it confirmed that they were connected to the defense establishment. Berman examines what we know about the case and how serious the charges are. Touring the northern border on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that whether via a negotiated settlement or military force, Israel will achieve the conditions it needs to restore security to the area and keep the Hezbollah terror group at bay. Relatedly, we're hearing that Iran's president said a potential ceasefire between Israel and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah “could affect the intensity” of Tehran's threatened attack. Could this added pressure see a ceasefire agreement solidify?For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Israel informs UN that 1967 agreement recognizing UNRWA is void PM spokesman Eli Feldstein suspected of leaking intel that may have hurt hostage efforts Visiting border, PM vows to restore security in north ‘with or without an agreement' Iran said planning to use more powerful weapons in next attack on Israel 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: Illustrative: Released hostages and their family members seen after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, August 23, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, defense contractor Raytheon has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion dollars in restitution for engaging in a massive campaign to defraud the Department of Defense, as well as for accepting bribes from the Qatari government. Then, and update on yesterday's terror attack in Turkey, as the Turkish Air Force retaliates with a wave of airstrikes against Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria. 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.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will be joined by rock singer Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama at a rally in Atlanta on Thursday. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump will hold rallies in the battleground states of Arizona and Nevada. A Colorado man has filed the first lawsuit against McDonald's related to the recent E. coli outbreak linked to the company's quarter pounders. The lawsuit accuses McDonald's of product liability, negligence, and breach of implied warranties. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced another $135 million in aid to Palestinians on Thursday. He was in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the United States struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the terrorist group. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will be joined by rock singer Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama at a rally in Atlanta on Thursday. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump will hold rallies in the battleground states of Arizona and Nevada.A Colorado man has filed the first lawsuit against McDonald's related to the recent E. coli outbreak linked to the company's quarter pounders. The lawsuit accuses McDonald's of product liability, negligence, and breach of implied warranties.Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced another $135 million in aid to the Palestinians on Thursday. He was in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the United States struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the terrorist group.

How will the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar affect Israel's security and regional stability? What are the implications for the 101 hostages still held by Hamas? Join us as AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson discuss the Israeli Defense Forces' recent elimination of the terror leader responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attacks and thousands of deaths. They'll break down the impact of the unfolding situation and what comes next.  Watch – Israel Update: Analyzing the Impact of Yahya Sinwar's Death - AJC Advocacy Anywhere Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: with Hen Mazzig, Einat Admony, and more. People of the Pod:  From Doña Gracia to Deborah Lipstadt: What Iconic Jewish Women Can Teach Us Today The Nova Music Festival Survivor Saved by an 88-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor 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 appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. __ Transcript of Conversation with Jason Isaacson and Avital Leibovich: Manya Brachear Pashman:   Last week, Israeli Defense Forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7 terror attacks. His death comes two months after the murder of six hostages who he had been using as his human shields. What comes next? How will Sinwar's death impact the dynamics within Hamas and the broader conflict between Israel and other Iran-backed proxies? What are the potential implications for Israel's security and regional stability? And what does this mean for the 101 hostages still being held by Hamas?  For answers to those pressing questions, AJC welcomed its Jerusalem director, Lt. Colonel Avital Leibovich and Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson, for an in-depth analysis of the unfolding situation. Here's a portion of that conversation.  Jason Isaacson:   Thanks very much. Before we begin our discussion, Avital, please allow me to again express to you, my and all our AJC colleagues and supporters' gratitude for your consistent availability throughout this difficult, dangerous period, to brief the AJC family on the challenges that Israel faces, the trauma that Israel suffered on October 7, on and onward, and the remarkable resilience of the people of Israel in the face of terrorism. Allow me also to wish you and your family and our AJC colleagues in Jerusalem a healthy and, let's hope, a more peaceful New Year.  We are meeting now one week after a major development, perhaps even a turning point in Israel's necessary war against Hamas, the killing of the terrorist organization's leader, the murderous mastermind of October 7, Yahya Sinwar by the IDF in Rafah in southern Gaza. I want to hear your thoughts on the ramifications of that successful operation, which has been praised by the US and other world leaders. But first, let me ask you two questions. First, how was the IDF able to finally track down this most-wanted war criminal. And second, how did Sinwar's elimination figure in Israel's set of priority objectives for the self defensive campaign that it has been conducting in Gaza? Avital Leibovich:   Thank you, Jason, for your kind opening words, and it's always good to be with you here on another what I think will be an interesting session for our listeners. So it was the day of October 16, few days ago, IDF troops, actually reserve units, were working in a neighborhood in Rafah called El Sultan neighborhood. This is approximately one kilometer from Israel, so it's a relatively short distance, they have identified.  These soldiers have identified three suspicious figures, between moving from one area to another, between buildings. And they fired towards the suspects, and then the group split into two. Two of them stayed in one area and another one stayed in another building. And in order to make sure that buildings are not booby trapped, so the forces are not endangered, what the IDF often does, it sends a drone with a camera inside the building, searching and checking out to see who is exactly there, and then they saw on a couch in the corner of a living room. This was, by the way, a very fancy villa in this neighborhood. They saw a figure sitting there, with his head covered, with his face covered, and armed with a weapon, with grenades, and they fired. They understood that this is a terrorist, and they fired towards that person.  Because, again, there was danger of the amount of explosives that were placed in this specific house, it took only 24 hours until the forces return and then search the house. When they got to this terrorist sitting on the arm chair, they suddenly realized that it looked very similar to Sinwar. But in order to check, you know whether it was Sinwar or not, they had to take a DNA sample from one of his fingers. And Sinwar has been in Israeli prisons for many years, and therefore his DNA samples is already there. So it took a few more hours, and then it was identified, finally, as Yahya Sinwar. And of course, it was a big press briefing announcement by the Prime Minister, by the army and so on. What else was found on his body was the following: a small gun, a big rifle, flak jacket filled with different kinds of grenades, 40,000 shekels, which is equivalent of something like $12,000 in cash, a passport--of someone else--an UNWRA certificate of another person. Another identity. And that's more or less what was found.  The two others that split from him and went to another house were actually his bodyguards. Later on, when the army searched deeper, it reached a conclusion that the tunnel that six hostages were held in and were murdered viciously by Hamas just six weeks before, were just a few 100 meters from where Sinwar was, and they also found out that actually they served as human shields for Sinwar until he escaped. So basically he was running from one place to another until he was found that day, 16 of October in that building. Jason Isaacson:   How high on the list of Israel's military objectives in Gaza was the elimination of Sinwar? Avital Leibovich:   So, yeah, you can imagine that, since he's the number one terrorist of Hamas, and he is the mind behind October 7, obviously he was ranked very high on the list of Most Wanted. I can say that his brother, Muhammad, is still on that list. And Israel has announced already that it will hunt Muhammad as well. And I think that there was a ray of light on October 17. It was exactly when it was announced officially that Sinwar was eliminated. I think every Israeli home was as much as we could under the circumstances express joy that Sinwarwas gone. Jason Isaacson:   You could imagine supporters of Israel around the world and our country, but all over, I think, shared that sentiment as well. But let's talk about the ramifications now of Sinwar's death for Hamas and also for the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has provided money, weapons training guidance to Hamas. I have a few related questions. First, Hamas has already put forward the claim that its fight continues, that it isn't relinquishing its hold on Gaza. Can Hamas still legitimately make that claim, that it is in control in Gaza? Avital Leibovich:   So I think that if we're looking at, you know, the comments from all over the world regarding primarily the terror groups in Iran, we see a lot of support for the way of Hamas.. Sinwar was actually painted as a shahid, a martyr, as someone who fought until the very last minute, who act in a very brave way. In other words, it's some kind of glorification for Sinwar, but also for Hamas, in another way. I have to say that even the PLO, the Executive Committee of the PLO actually offered condolences for the death of Sinwar, which was also quite disturbing, I have to say.  And Abu Mazen's party Fatah, one of the members of the Fatah, the guy by the name of Abbas Zaki, said that Sinwar has chosen, and I'm quoting, "An exit worthy of his heroism and the heroism of his people." So that's the mood in the Palestinian Street, and that's the mood among the other Arab terror groups, Muslim terror groups, extremists in Iran, in Hezbollah and other places. So the question is, what are now Israel's immediate goals in Gaza following Sinwar's death. So Israel has been concentrating in one main area, and this is an area very close to the envelope of Gaza. It's what we call northern part of Gaza, primarily an area called Jabalia.  Jabalia is a place that, according to the Israeli intelligence, unfortunately, there has been a big crowding of Hamas terrorists who are taking shelters in schools or in local civilian facilities where civilians are. So Israel has been trying to encourage the population to go out of this part of Gaza, northern Gaza. It has been doing so by leaflets, by phone calls, by messages on their phones and so on. The problem was, the challenge was with this situation, that Hamas prohibited the population of leaving. But when Sinwar died, this has changed, and we saw two interesting things in the Palestinian Street in Gaza. Number one, people have started to move from the northern part of Gaza. Actually, 20,000 people already relocated from that area. We saw 150 Hamas terrorists turn themselves in.  But we also saw, Jason, another thing which we have not seen in a long time. And these are multitudes of Gazans which are not being afraid to speak to the camera with their faces totally uncovered, exposed and cursing Hamas and cursing Sinwar and wanting a better future for themselves. So this is actually, this phenomenon is actually growing more and more. So while Israel is working in Jabalia, there's a still part of the army which is working in Rafah, in the Rafah area, Tel Sultan is one of the neighborhoods, as we mentioned before. So it's still very tactical. There are still a lot of rockets that are flowing in from from Gaza. We're not at the end, at this point of time. And if you'd like, we can dig into the numbers of you know, the achievements that Israel has in Gaza.  Jason Isaacson:   Yeah, stay on this for a second. This is fascinating. I mean, it sounds like what you're sayingis that the kind of the culture of fear that Hamas has used to basically make it impossible for Palestinians to think of an alternative form of governance or an alternative relationship with Israel, that culture is at least been been damaged by the death of Sinwar, not eliminated, probably, but certainly weakened, which does give you some hope that there can be a day after in which there's a very different governing structure, a very different mentality in that exists in Gaza. Avital Leibovich:   About the whole part, I'm not so sure. I have to say I want to be very hopeful, but we're not there yet. And I'll tell you why. Jason Isaacson:   Long term, long term. Avital Leibovich:   Long term, for sure, I'll tell you, but I want to be more concise in my answer, because you know, one of the things I'm sure people are asking themselves, is: is Sinwar replaceable? So I want to share with you six figures that are the potential list for replacing Sinwar. Number one is Khaled Mashal, is a well known personality. He's currently the head of what we call the external Hamas leadership. As you know, Hamas has two other countries, which they are based in. Qatar in Turkey. He served also as the predecessor of Sinwar, and he lives in Qatar. That's number one.  Number two, Musa Abu Mazug. It's another known figure. He was in Sinwar's position a long time ago. He lives in Qatar as well. Then we have Muhammad Al-wish. He is the head of the Hamas Shura Council. He's considered, actually a shadow figure, and does not appear in public too much, but he deals with Hamas policy, and he lives in Qatar. He's known for his connections with the Iranians. The next person is Khalil al Haya. He is the deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas. Actually, he is the deputy of Sinwar. I would say he's more kind of a gray kind of figure. He lives in Qatar. He also has some involvement on ceasefire and negotiation talks, release of the hostages.  And then we have Muhammad Nazal, another member of the Hamas political bureau, one of the most prominent spokespeople for the Hamas terror group. And the last one is Zaher Jabarin, member of the Hamas political bureau since 2021 and he's also in charge of the Judea Samaria area, or the West Bank, and he lives in Turkey. So these are the potential replacements for Sinwar. And the question here really remains, who will take the lead, whether it will be another figure from Gaza, or will it be an external figure?  And of course, each of the options has its own consequences. So if we're looking at Qatari based Hamas leaders, which have which are more prone to pressure from the US or from other countries. That's one reason to be optimistic vis a vis maybe a future deal with the hostages. But if we're looking at someone from Gaza, or someone from the West Bank will come to Gaza, then I think we're looking at more of the same kind of scenario. So this is where we are in terms of the current situation in Hamas and Hamas leadership. Let's see what conclusion they will reach.  Jason Isaacson:   Sinwar's brother is not considered in line for promotion? Avital Leibovich:   So you know, the opinions here vary. There are those who say that since he's hunted by Israel, then he will not have the capability to deal with it. There are others that say that he is a natural replacement. But I gave you the list on purpose so you can understand that the options are not just one or two people, but more than that. Jason Isaacson:   So let's talk about what the implications of Sinwar's death are for the fate of the hostages. It's been over a year. There are 101 still held, many of them no longer alive. We understand a desperate situation in brutal captivity held by Hamas. What AJC was hearing before the death of Sinwar, when we were having meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with people who had intimate knowledge of the negotiating process with Hamas,was that there had been no response for a month from Sinwar on the possibility of a hostage release-ceasefire deal. Does the death of Sinwar make it harder, make it easier to be able to resume negotiations? What is your sense?  Avital Leibovich:   So yeah, that's the big question. The big question is, now, who is in control? Because with Sinwar gone, obviously Hamas in Qatar will have the capability to influence more. He was the main barrier to any deal that was proposed. That's the reason that a few days ago, earlier this week, the head of Shabaq Secret Services was rushed to Egypt with some kind of an offer. And actually, when Secretary Blinken just ended his visit a few hours ago in Israel, what he said next to his plane before he left was about his, I would say, strategy for the potential hostage deal.  And the strategy says that, instead of going for the big deal of 101 hostages with stages, you know, being released in different stages, let's try to feel the water. And let's say we are talking about a smaller deal with a minimal amount of time for ceasefire, with just a few hostages that will be released. So in other words, not a very threatening deal, but something to work with. And here again, the question is, if the Hama leadership in Qatar will be able to go along with this kind of deal, I think we're in a very, very narrow window of opportunities.  And I think this is the reason why Secretary Blinken isnot leaving the area yet, and he's continuing from one Arab capital to another. I know that he is in Riyadh now, and he's still continuing to other areas tomorrow as well. So that really remains the question. Whether the leadership of Hamas in Qatar will have the capability to lead a deal, even a smaller deal. If that will come across, then we can open the window wider and we can shoot for a bigger deal. You're right.  There are 101 hostages held in horrible conditions, terrible conditions. Some of the bodies, you know, Jason, that were retrieved to Israel, were weighed. And a girl who is 24 years old, was weighing 36 kilograms.That equals to a weight of a third grader, something like that. So we do understand that it'severy day that passes is critical. The estimation is that there are 44 hostages which are no longer living. But the number may be higher because the intelligence information isas you know, not 100%. Jason Isaacson:   Thank you, Avital. Manya Brachear Pashman:   To listen to the rest of their conversation, head to the link in our show notes, and if you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in to the conversation between my colleague Alexandra Herzog and author Aliza Lavie about her latest book, "Iconic Jewish Women."

Welcome back to The Lab, we're talking about a topic that's on every Tottenham Hotspur fan's mind: the prospect of Daniel Levy selling a 25% stake in the club to a potential Qatari investor. We sit down with Dan White, a Consultant in Asset Management, to discuss what would this deal mean for the future of Spurs? Could it be a stepping stone toward a full takeover, or is it just a strategic partnership to help the club compete at the highest level financially? We'll explore the power and influence a minority stake can have, and what this could mean for the club's day-to-day operations, from transfer spending to long-term branding strategies. With Qatari investors already involved in European football through Paris Saint-Germain, could we see a global shift in Tottenham's appeal? And how might this investment line up with Financial Fair Play regulations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Lab, we're talking about a topic that's on every Tottenham Hotspur fan's mind: the prospect of Daniel Levy selling a 25% stake in the club to a potential Qatari investor. We sit down with Dan White, a Consultant in Asset Management, to discuss what would this deal mean for the future of Spurs? Could it be a stepping stone toward a full takeover, or is it just a strategic partnership to help the club compete at the highest level financially? We'll explore the power and influence a minority stake can have, and what this could mean for the club's day-to-day operations, from transfer spending to long-term branding strategies. With Qatari investors already involved in European football through Paris Saint-Germain, could we see a global shift in Tottenham's appeal? And how might this investment line up with Financial Fair Play regulations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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