Podcasts about Tel Aviv

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. ToI founding editor David Horovitz joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. While the prospect of American intervention in Iran appears to be receding, Horovitz discusses the mixed signals from the US and Iran and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's repeated remarks that Israel has multiple requirements for any deal that might take shape. As election season nears, Horovitz reviews the latest efforts by the prime minister to minimize the blame attached to him for October 7, including recasting the war in Gaza as a war of revival, with that term used on the gravestones of the fallen. Following a Haredi riot in the Tel Aviv suburb of Bnei Brak in which a mob attacked two young female soldiers visiting an ultra-Orthodox soldier, Horovitz discusses the riot, the lack of an immediate response from the police, and the idea that IDF soldiers can't move around freely in Israel. Finally, Horovitz and Steinberg discuss some of the latest issues facing the former hostages, as some choose to share the atrocities of their captivity, others have taken to crowdfunding to raise funds for their rehabilitation, and many are staying firmly out of the public eye. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: New anti-government chants reported across Iran after major rallies abroad Trump told Netanyahu he’d back Israeli strikes on Iran if talks fail – report 2 female soldiers attacked by rioting Haredi mob in Bnei Brak, rescued by police Former hostage couple dreams of space (travel) and time to recover and rebuild their home Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. Image: A recycle bin for papers set on fire after two female Israeli soldiers were rescued from riots that broke out while they were performing a welfare visit in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, Israel, February 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Associated Press, Oded Balilty)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast I chat once again with Paul Kearns, urban planner, author and journalist who has been living in Tel Aviv with his young family for the last 8 years. Paul has been bringing us the truth from within Israel throughout the Gaza war, including the story of censorship by the media there and the presentation of the genocide in a very sanitised way to the people of Israel. In bravely doing so, Paul has in many cases alienated himself from friends and family but his honesty has been much appreciated and his writing has been very welcome by Irish media. He is now increasingly concerned by some political rhetoric and what he is hearing from the Jewish community in Ireland. He believes that the horrors we have witnessed in Gaza has resulted in visceral antisemitism, which could be a real threat to this community and his own family should he ever decide to visit or even return to Ireland to live. When he wrote about this topic, the media outlets who were happy to take his earlier articles did not want to know. We spoke about this version of censorship, antisemitism, holocaust deniers, conspiracy theories and how a country can start to rebuild its reputation, which is in tatters. Enjoy the show           Podcast Production by Greg Canty Greg's blog Greg on Twitter  Greg on LinkedIn Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie

Kulturarbeit in Israel bedeutet derzeit Arbeit im Ausnahmezustand. Wie meistert das Goethe-Institut in Tel Aviv die Herausforderungen von Trauma, Krieg und politischer Unsicherheit? Seit September leitet Reimar Volker die Institution. Fischer, Karin www.deutschlandfunk.de, Kulturfragen

In dieser Radioreise mit Alexander Tauscher heißt es Israel Tasting. Freuen Sie sich auf eine kulinarische Tour durch das heilige Land. Wir starten mit unserem Guide zu einem ausführlichen Rundgang über den Machane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. Dort kosten wir unter anderem Speisen aus Marokko und dem Jemen, besuchen die beliebteste Bäckerei der Stadt und treffen ausgelassene Mädels am Vorabend des Shabat. Ohnehin herrscht am Donnerstagabend die größte Stimmung auf diesem Gelände, dass sich vom Tagesmarkt in eine Ansammlung von Cafes und Imbiss-Ständen verwandelt und ein absolutes Ausgehziel gerade für viele junge Menschen ist. Über die ebenfalls beliebte und sehr belebte Jaffa-Street geht es über die noble Mamilla Mall zum Tower of David. Dort zeigt uns Carolin Shapiro, Director Extern Relations einen der vielen Räume einer neuen Ausstellung der Davidszitadelle. Sie unternimmt akustisch einen Streifzug durch 4.000 Jahre Geschichte von Jerusalem. An den Mauern der Davidszitadelle erleben wir abends eine besondere Lichtshow, die ebenfalls die Geschichte der heiligen Stadt aufrollt. Die beiden Reisejournalisten Denis und Iwan aus Russland schildern uns ihre Eindrücke. Aus welchen Steinen die monumentalen Gebäude von Jerusalem einst gebaut wurden, zeigen uns die beiden Guides Dorit und Michal in der mit einer neuen Licht- und Soundanalage eingerichteten Zedika-Höhle. Von Jerusalem machen wir uns auf den Weg nach Tel Aviv und halten gedanklich in den Weinbergen der Judean Hills. Über biblischen Wein erzählt der Manager dieser Region, Bara Katz, auf der Reisemesse IMTM in Tel Aviv. Die angesagtesten Szene-Viertel der Mittelmeer-Metropole verrät uns Nadav Laor von Tel Aviv Global. Ella Zack Solomon, Director Tourism European Marketing, bei Visit Israel spricht über den kulinarischen und kulturellen Schmelztiegel Tel Aviv sowie über die schönsten Männer der Welt am Strand dieser Stadt. Viel Spaß auf dieser Reise des guten Geschmacks durch das heilige Land! 

Clare's Minister of State insists neither the Government nor Shannon Airport is "playing a role" in the deportation of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the US. Six flights chartered by ICE have refuelled at Shannon Airport since Donald Trump took office a year ago, with the latest stopping at the Clare base on Wednesday night. A recent investigation found that ICE used a private plane owned by a business associate of Donald Trump to deport eight Palestinian men who were "shackled" at the whists and ankles as they were flown through Shannon on the way to Tel Aviv from Arizona. Under international law, private aircraft and commercial charters don't have to seek authorisation from the Department of Transport for technical stops, and Tulla Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley says this means the law has been adhered to in these instances.

Staunchly allied with Turkey, Somalia has become a flashpoint in Turkey's rivalry with Israel. Ankara recently deployed fighter jets to Mogadishu in the latest signal that it is determined to protect its strategic interests in the Horn of Africa after Israel recognised the breakaway region of Somaliland. In a conspicuous display of military strength, Turkish F-16 fighter jets roared over the Somali capital, Mogadishu, in late January. According to Turkish officials, the deployment was aimed at protecting Turkish interests and supporting Somali efforts to counter an insurgency by the radical Islamist group al-Shabaab.  It follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland in December, which Ankara condemned as a threat to Somalia's territorial integrity. Turkish international relations expert Soli Ozel said the jets send a message to Israel: "Don't mess with our interests here." Somalia is poised to become the latest point of tension between the countries, he predicts. "I don't think they will fight, but they are both showing their colours. Israel's recognition of Somaliland and the Turks sending F-16s and drones are attempts to set limits to what the other party can do," he said. "Could it get out of hand? I don't know. It may." The risky calculations behind Israel's recognition of Somaliland Mutual suspicion The episode reflects broader strains in Israeli-Turkish relations, which remain fraught over Ankara's support of Hamas and Israel's war in Gaza. "It's a new chapter in the competition between the two countries, which are now the dominant military powers in the Middle East," said Norman Ricklefs, CEO of geopolitical consultancy Namea Group. According to Gallia Lindenstrauss, an Israeli foreign policy specialist at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, Israel is not seeking to challenge the interests of Turkey or Somalia. Instead, she argues Israel's recognition of Somaliland and its commitment to deepening cooperation are motivated by the breakaway's state strategic location facing Yemen, where Houthi rebels launched attacks against Israeli cities last year. "The Houthis were the last ones who were still launching missiles against Israel, from the Iranian proxies. This is the most major threat for Israel," she said.  However, Lindenstrauss acknowledges that both sides increasingly view each other's actions with suspicion. "What Israel sees as defence, Turkey sees as something against Ankara." Rival blocs Turkey's suspicions could grow if Israel deploys military hardware in Somaliland to counter threats from Yemen, a move an anonymous Israeli expert suggested is Israel's aim. Ricklefs warns Israel needs to tread carefully, given the significant investments Turkey had made in Somalia over the past 15 years. Turkey has its largest overseas military base and embassy in Somalia, while Ankara has signed agreements with Mogadishu to explore potential energy reserves, as well as a naval accord. "Turkey is running the [Mogadishu] port, counterterrorism training, charities, NGOs, and all that kind of stuff. So it appears very important to Turkey's regional strategic ambitions," said Ricklefs. He noted that Somalia's location on the Horn of Africa, with coastlines in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, makes it "key for regional influence". With Somalia naval deal, Turkey steers into strategic but volatile region Lindenstrauss observed that the Turkish-Israeli rivalry over Somalia is further complicated by the emergence of two competing axes: "On the one hand, you see Greece, Cyprus, Israel, the UAE. On the other hand, you see Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Qatar," she explained.   "They are loose axes, but you do see that on many issues, these two axes think differently. And that's also a cause of the rising tensions." Ricklefs noted that tensions have already spilled over into confrontation elsewhere. “We've already seen the pretty strong competition leading to violence in Libya, between blocs aligned with the Emirates and, on the other side, blocs aligned with Turkey in Libya," he said. As for whether the same could happen in Somalia, Ricklefs said he doesn't believe the situation has yet reached that point.  "I don't think we're there just yet with Somaliland and Somalia," he said. "And frankly, the only party that can play a mediating role, a conflict-reducing role, in this situation is the United States."

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Love Blooms Beneath the Bunker: A Winter's Tale in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר קר וסוער של חורף, תרגיל חרום התנהל בתל אביב.En: On a cold and stormy winter morning, an emergency drill was taking place in Tel Aviv.He: אליאור, מומחה חירום רציני, עבד במשרדו כשקיבל הודעה על התרגיל.En: Elior, a serious emergency expert, was working in his office when he received the notification about the drill.He: הוא מיהר לרדת לבונקר שמתחת למרכז העיר.En: He hurried down to the bunker beneath the city center.He: הבונקר היה חשוך וקר, עם אספקת חירום מפוזרת ומשולחנות מוסדרים בצורה מסודרת.En: The bunker was dark and cold, with emergency supplies scattered around and tables arranged neatly.He: תאורת פלורוסנט זימזמה, מעניקה מקום תחושה מעורפלת של מתח ושלווה ביחד.En: Fluorescent lighting buzzed, giving the place an ambiguous feeling of tension and tranquility together.He: תמר, רכזת מתנדבים פתוחה ובעלת אישיות נעימה, כבר חיכתה שם.En: Tamar, an open-minded volunteer coordinator with a pleasant personality, was already waiting there.He: זה לא היה עבורה תרגיל שגרתי, היא רגילה להיות מוקפת באנשים ובשמחה.En: This was not a routine drill for her; she was used to being surrounded by people and joy.He: היא חיפשה מקום לשבת בו ושמה לב לאליאור שהגיע עם מפה גדולה של העיר.En: She looked for a place to sit and noticed Elior arriving with a large map of the city.He: הם נפגשו לראשונה ליד אחד מהשולחנות עם הציוד.En: They met for the first time near one of the tables with equipment.He: "שלום, אני אליאור," הוא אמר בקול נמוך.En: "Hello, I'm Elior," he said in a low voice.He: "אני תמר," היא חייכה, "אני כאן מתמחה בתרגיל עם הצוות שלנו.En: "I'm Tamar," she smiled, "I'm here interning with our team for the drill."He: " היא שמחה לראות מישהו שאין לו בעיה עם אזהרות חירום ומתייחס ברצינות לכל דבר.En: She was glad to see someone who had no problem dealing with emergency warnings and took everything seriously.He: שניהם הרגישו איך השקט בין הקירות מוצא מקום בליבותיהם.En: Both of them felt how the silence between the walls found a place in their hearts.He: "אני תמיד אוהב לדעת שאנשים בטוחים," אליאור הוסיף אחרי כמה רגעים של שקט.En: "I always like knowing that people are safe," Elior added after a few moments of silence.He: תמר חייכה אליו: "זה חשוב, להרגיש בטוחים במיוחד במצבים כאלו.En: Tamar smiled at him: "It's important to feel safe, especially in situations like these."He: "בזמן התרגיל, נשמעות אזעקות והאוויר בבונקר הפך לכבד.En: During the drill, alarms sounded and the air in the bunker became heavy.He: הם שיתפו פעולה, אליאור הסביר את ראשי התיבות והמפות, ותמר הובילה בסיוע האנשים המעטים שהיו שם.En: They collaborated, with Elior explaining the acronyms and maps, and Tamar leading in assisting the few people who were there.He: ברגע של חרדה, כשמכשיר קשר לא עבד, הם מצאו עצמם בצורך להסתמך זה על זו.En: In a moment of anxiety, when a walkie-talkie stopped working, they found themselves needing to rely on each other.He: "הרגשתי אמון בידיך," אמרה תמר כשמכשיר הקשר התחיל לעבוד שוב.En: "I felt trust in your hands," said Tamar when the walkie-talkie started working again.He: אליאור הסתכל עליה ואמר: "התחלתי להבין שאולי אני צריך לפתוח את עצמי יותר.En: Elior looked at her and said: "I've started to understand that maybe I need to open myself more.He: אולי גם מחוץ לעבודה.En: Maybe even outside of work."He: " תמר הסכימה כשאמרה: "כולנו צריכים להיות אמיתיים, לא רק פסאדה חזקה.En: Tamar agreed, saying: "We all need to be real, not just a strong facade."He: "בסוף התרגיל, הם יצאו מהבונקר.En: At the end of the drill, they exited the bunker.He: בחוץ, השלג הראשון של החורף החל לרדת בעדינות.En: Outside, the first snow of winter began to fall gently.He: "רוצה להיפגש שוב?En: "Would you like to meet again?He: אולי בביתה קפה, בלי אזעקות?En: Maybe at a café, without alarms?"He: " הציע אליאור בחיוך חששני.En: Elior suggested with a timid smile.He: תמר השיבה בניצוץ עיניים: "בשמחה.En: Tamar replied with a twinkle in her eye: "Happily.He: נצא למשהו פשוט יותר.En: Let's go for something simpler."He: "והם עזבו את הבונקר עם תקווה בלב, לקראת הבאות.En: And they left the bunker with hope in their hearts, looking forward to the future.He: אליאור התחיל את דרכו לשיתוף ונכונות להיפתח, ותמר מצאה את הדרך להרגיש שהיא יכולה להיות באמת היא עצמה, אפילו בלי לשמור על חזית קבועה.En: Elior began his journey towards sharing and openness, and Tamar found a way to feel she could truly be herself, even without maintaining a constant front.He: זה היה וולנטיין שונה מהרגיל, אבל אולי היה זה הטוב ביותר לשניהם.En: It was a different kind of Valentine's Day, but perhaps it was the best one for both of them. Vocabulary Words:stormy: סוערemergency: חירוםbunker: בונקרscattered: מפוזרתfluorescent: פלורוסנטambiguous: מעורפלתtension: מתחtranquility: שלווהcoordinator: רכזתroutine: שגרתיinterning: מתמחהcollaborated: שיתפו פעולהanxiety: חרדהwalkie-talkie: מכשיר קשרfacade: פסאדהtimid: חששניgently: בעדינותtwinkle: ניצוץtrust: אמוןsupply: אספקתcenter: מרכזnotification: הודעהnotice: שמה לבequipment: ציודacronyms: ראשי התיבותconscious: מודעsilence: שקטconstantly: קבועהvolunteer: מתנדביםjourney: דרכוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Lahav Harkov is the Senior Political Correspondent for Jewish Insider, formerly of the Jerusalem Post, and most importantly - a repeat offender on AAJ. She's here to answer all our current affairs questions, and some of our stupid questions too. We cover the potential of a war with Iran, an upcoming election in Israel (If you think American politics are crazy…), and the notorious Blue Square Superbowl ad that will save us all from antisemitism.

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow and Distinguished RAND Israel Policy Chair Shira Efron. The trio discuss this week's summit meeting in Washington between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, the chances of negotiations with Iran actually succeeding, the likely gaps between the U.S. and Israel over any potential deal, the threat of a military attack if diplomacy fails, how Phase II in Gaza is going, the recent damaging steps taken by the Israeli government on the West Bank, and more.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Michael speaks with the former Chief of the IDF Intelligence Directorate Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Hayman about the increasing likelihood of military action against Iran's missile program. Gen. Hayman—who serves as Executive Director of the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)—analyzes the complex regional "reshuffle," explaining how Saudi Arabia is recalibrating its position through a rapprochement with Iran while distancing itself from the UAE and Israel. Gen. Hayman also offers his forecast on the future of Hamas and Gaza, and the broader outlook for regional stability.

Über zwei Jahre Lost in Nahost: Krieg, Krisen, eure Fragen. Jetzt sprechen Ann- Kathrin und Christian über Erfahrungen zwischen Tel Aviv und Mail-Postfach, sagen Danke - und verraten, wie es mit dem Podcast weitergeht. Wo seid ihr noch lost?

The clock hits zero on the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping today. Lauren Conlin (@PopCrimeTV) joins us to discuss the critical deadline and the $6M Bitcoin ransom. Later, we dive down the rabbit hole: is the "Ghost of Tel Aviv" actual Proof of Life for Jeffrey Epstein? We're analyzing the data live and taking calls! Unleash Your Brain w/ Keto Brainz Nootropic 15% OFF w/ code FEBRUARY: https://tinyurl.com/2cess6y7 Every purchase enters you into another massive Product RAFFLE! E-Mail to Request for FREE SAMPLES! Sponsor Monthly for VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Quite Frankly Amazon Storefront: https://amazon.com/shop/quitefranklyofficial Official Coffee & Mugs: https://www.coffeerevolution.shop/category/quite-frankly Official QF MERCH: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Gold & Silver: https://quitefrankly.gold Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! Quite Frankly 222 Purchase Street, #105 Rye, NY, 10580 Tip in Crypto: BTC: bc1q97w5aazjf7pjjl50n42kdmj9pqyn5zndwh3lng XRP: rnES2vQV6d2jLpavzf7y97XD4AfK1MjePu Quite Frankly Socials: Twitter/X: @QuiteFranklyTV Instagram: @QuiteFranklyOfficial Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/xPu7YEXXRY Official Forum: https://tinyurl.com/k89p88s8 Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yc2cn395 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/yeytwwyz Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/quitefranklylive Audio On Demand: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yk4yfdsa iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq

En este episodio de Pi Elef, conversamos con Baruj Zaidenknop, una de las grandes figuras —y testigos privilegiados— de la educación judía en la Argentina. A través de su propia vida recorremos casi 70 años de historia: la educación judía en los años 50, el lugar de la sinagoga, el peso del ídish y el crecimiento del hebreo, la relación con Israel, y la transformación de la currícula hasta nuestros días.Desde su formación en la escuela Tel Aviv 2 y la Mijlala, pasando por su experiencia en Israel, hasta su trayectoria en ORT Argentina, donde comenzó como docente y llegó a ser rector y director, Baruj nos ofrece una mirada profunda, honesta y apasionada sobre el pasado, el presente y el futuro de la educación judía.Una entrevista emocionante, imprescindible para educadores, líderes comunitarios y para toda persona interesada en la historia del judaísmo argentino.

Jüdische Siedlerinnen und Siedler sollen im Westjordanland erstmals Land kaufen können. Mit den Beschlüssen des israelischen Sicherheitskabinetts erhöhe Israel seine Kontrolle über das Westjordanland, sagt die freie Journalistin Vera Weidmann in Tel Aviv. Weitere Themen: · Das Humanitäre Völkerrecht ist geschwächt. Zu diesem Schluss kommt ein Bericht der Genfer Akademie für humanitäres Völkerrecht und Menschenrechte. Mitautorin Anna Greipl sagt, schwere Verstösse während bewaffenten Konflikten würden von Staaten zunehmend hingenommen. · Unternehmen sind stark von einer intakten Natur abhängig. Zu diesem Schluss kommt ein Bericht des Welt-Biodiversitätsrates. SRF-Wirtschaftsredaktorin Felicitas Erzinger zeigt auf, wie abhängig die Wirtschaft von der Umwelt ist und welche Massnahmen im neuen Bericht empfohlen werden. · Wer einen neuen Computer oder eine neue Spielkonsole kaufen will, muss tiefer in die Tasche greifen. Grund dafür sind massiv höhere Preise bei Speicher-Chips. Andreas Morf handelt mit Computer-Chips für Industriekunden. Er erklärt warum es der KI-Boom ist, der zu einer längerfristigen Speicherknappheit führt.

An organisation set up to monitor the US military's use of Shannon Airport says it's "appalled" by reports of flights carrying Palestinian natives being deported from the US passing through the Clare base.A joint investigation by The Guardian newspaper and +972 Magazine has found that two flights carrying eight Palestinian men detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement stopped at Shannon en route to Tel Aviv from Arizona .According to the reports, a private plane owned by an Israeli-American property tycoon was used for the flights where the men had their "wrists and ankles shackled".Shannonwatch founder Edward Horgan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the Irish Government must take steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Listen to the article with analysis from the author:  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to travel to the US to meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The discussion will center on Iran. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump this Wednesday in Washington, and will discuss with him the negotiations with Iran,” a statement posted to the Israeli Prime Minister’s account on Saturday said. Prime Minister’s Office announcement: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump this Wednesday in Washington, and will discuss with him the negotiations with Iran. — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) February 7, 2026 The meeting was requested by Netanyahu, and it will be the seventh with Trump in the past year. The Israeli leader wants to ensure the American President reaches an agreement with Tehran that does not cross Tel Aviv's red lines.  The statement was posted following US and Iranian talks held in Oman. “They had a very good meeting with a very high representative Iran, of Iran, and we'll see how it all turns out,” Trump said on Air Force One on Friday.  “We're going to meet again early next week, and they want to make a deal, Iran, as they should want to make a deal.” He continued, “They know the consequences if they don't. If they don't make a deal, the consequences are very steep. So we'll see what happens.” Trump has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran in recent weeks over the country's nuclear and missile programs, as well as Tehran’s crackdown on demonstrators. The President has ordered a massive military buildup in the Middle East and instructed the Department of War to create military plans for a “decisive” attack on Iran.  Even if Tehran agrees to a deal with Washington, Israeli officials have told Trump that Tel Aviv may decide to unilaterally attack Iran if the agreement does not meet Israel's redlines on Iranian ballistic missiles. “We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” a source told The Jerusalem Post.  An Israeli defense official told the outlet that Tel Aviv had a “historic opportunity” to strike a blow to Tehran's missile program. Another Israeli official said Tel Aviv was concerned Trump may decide to strike Iran, but it will not be expansive enough to eliminate the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missiles.  “The worry is he might choose a few targets, declare success, and leave Israel to deal with the fallout, just like with the Houthis,” they explained.  A source explained to Axios that Netanyahu “intended to send a message to Iran that Trump has other options if the negotiations fail.” In June, Israel attacked Iran, knowing that the US would have to be drawn into the conflict for Tel Aviv to achieve its goals. After about a week, Trump ordered the US to attack three Iranian nuclear facilities that Israel lacked the military capability to destroy.  On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran was unwilling to negotiate on its missile program. Tehran has said it’s willing to negotiate additional inspections and limitations on its civilian nuclear program. 

War planners love simple stories. Threaten, strike, and watch a “decisive” blow topple a hated regime. Today we peel back the layers on the rush toward Iran—what a decisive strike actually means, what the timelines look like from the Pentagon and Tel Aviv, and why air defenses are being surged across the Middle East. We connect the dots between public threats, carrier deployments, and leaked briefings that point to leadership-targeting plans paired with an oil blockade. Then we stress-test the assumptions: Iran's missile and drone arsenal, Israel's interceptor stockpiles, and the uncomfortable reality that U.S. bases from Iraq to Qatar sit squarely within range. Diplomacy flickers at the edges with Turkish backchannels and whispered sit-downs, but Israeli “red lines” demanding zero enrichment and broader curbs on missiles and partners make agreement unlikely. We walk through the regional escalation ladder—Hezbollah in the north, Iraqi militias at home, the Houthis stretching air defenses from another axis—and explain how a “limited” strike becomes a map-wide conflict overnight. This isn't an abstract war game; it's a risk ledger for U.S. troops, Israeli civilians, and millions of people caught between missile arcs and sanction-induced scarcity. Then we pivot to Cuba. The script feels eerily familiar: choke oil flows, squeeze the economy, court insiders, promise a clean transition. We unpack why decades of embargo failed to topple Havana, how sanctions can cement regimes by shifting blame, and why the most likely export of a forced collapse is a new migration wave to Florida, not a stable democracy. If the goal is real security, we argue for smarter off-ramps—credible diplomacy with Iran that sets achievable constraints, and calibrated engagement with Cuba that prioritizes humanitarian access and measured leverage. If you care about avoiding a wider war and the blowback from brittle regime-change bets, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who follows foreign policy, and leave a review with your take: what's the off-ramp leaders keep missing?

Dive into the wildest drops from the latest Epstein files with your host Derek O'Shea – blending savage satire with hard-hitting facts like Tim Dillon roasting the elites while Tim Pool drops the red pills. We're unpacking the most explosive stories: vanishing newborns at Zorro Ranch, FBI redactions shielding Democrat darlings like Clinton, Pizzagate validations that the left called "conspiracy," Gates' creepy dodges, and how Trump was always on the outside looking in. Right-leaning real talk on how the swamp protects its own – no holds barred, no apologies. Hit that like, subscribe, and join the live chat for the chaos! #EpsteinFiles #DeepStateExposed0:00 - Intro: Why the Epstein Files Are the Ultimate Red Pill

Dr. Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna is a globally recognized data protection law expert, with 15 years of experience in the field split between Europe and the U.S., spanning academia, public service, consulting and policy. She currently is Vice President for Global Privacy at the Future of Privacy Forum, a global non-profit headquartered in Washington DC, coordinating FPF's offices and partners in Brussels, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Nairobi, and New Delhi, and leading the work on global privacy and data protection developments related to new technologies, including AI. She is also a founding Advisory Board Member of Women in AI Governance, and an affiliated researcher to the LSTS Center of Vrije Universiteit Brussel.Dr. Zanfir-Fortuna worked for the European Data Protection Supervisor and is a member of the Reference Panel of the Global Privacy Assembly – the international organization reuniting data protection authorities around the world, as well as a member of the T20 engagement group of the G20 under Brazil's Presidency in 2024.She was elected to be part of the Executive Committee of ACM's Fairness, Accountability and Transparency (FaccT) Conference (2021-2022). Her scholarship on the GDPR is referenced by the Court of Justice of the EU, and in 2023 she won the Stefano Rodota Award of the Council of Europe for the paper “The Thin Red Line: Refocusing Data Protection Law on Automated-Decision-Making“, alongside her co-authors. Dr. Zanfir-Fortuna holds a PhD in Law with a thesis on the rights of the data subject under EU Data Protection Law, and an LLM in Human Rights (University of Craiova).With our guest, here for a third time, we have gone through the logic of the Digital Omnibus package aiming to reform a cluster of important EU regulations, the “birth defects” of the AI Act, the importance of South Korea in the global data protection panorama, and the potential consequences of the recent CJEU case, Russmedia.References:* Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna at the Future of Privacy Forum* Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna on LinkedIn* Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna: A world tour of data protection laws (Masters of Privacy, April 2021)* Data Protection vs. Privacy and Data Privacy: a January 28th conundrum (with Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, Masters of Privacy - 2025)* X v Russmedia Digital SRL (CJEU, December 2, 2025). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe

Repaso a las lesiones que marcan la Copa del Rey y al cierre del mercado en la NBA y entrevista con Laura Gil, pívot del Hozono Global Jairis. José Manuel Puertas repasa esta semana la llegada de un momento cumbre de la temporada, marcado por lesiones de jugadores importantes como Alberto Díaz, Kevin Punter o Marcelinho Huertas, que sin duda condicionan a Unicaja, Barça o La Laguna Tenerife a la hora de afrontar el torneo. Junto a Óscar Herreros, repaso a la actualidad de la Liga Endesa y una Euroliga en la que el Real Madrid vuelve a dudar fuera de casa y en la que Jean Montero dejó en Tel Aviv uno de los momentos del año. Tras ello, la gran protagonista del programa será la internacional española Laura Gil, reciente fichaje del Hozono Global Jairis, con el que por primera vez juega en su tierra, la Región de Murcia. La pívot repasará el gran momento de su equipo reflexionará sobre algunos de los momentos cumbres de su carrera. Antes, Andrea Blez repasará toda la actualidad del baloncesto femenino. En el tiempo de NBA, junto a John Vázquez y Anastasio Ríos, repaso a los movimientos más importantes en el cierre de un mercado de traspasos en el que finalmente Giannis Antetokounmpo no se movió de Milwaukee. Y para terminar, el periodista Javi Ortiz presenta su nuevo libro, ‘Los mejores años del All-Star', en el que repasa la gloria y posterior caída a los infiernos del fin de semana de las estrellas en la NBA.

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On today's episode, we discuss a sprawling web of conspiracies centered on Jeffrey Epstein, including claims he faked his 2019 jailhouse death, now lives in Tel Aviv under Mossad protection, and even maintains an active Fortnite account linked to an old email handle. Glenn walks through alleged clues from the recent Epstein document dump: heavily redacted CIA emails, rumored Mossad ties, supposed surveillance gaps in his cell, and photos or sightings that some argue show Epstein alive, while others dismiss them as AI-generated fakes. The hosts connect these theories to the latest fallout from the Epstein files—high-profile figures named in emails, a WEF leader stepping down, Peter Thiel being quizzed by reporters, and questions about why so few island visitors have faced charges. From there, they dive into a second cluster of conspiracies around prediction markets like Polymarket, highlighting a large anonymous $400,000 bet on the U.S. move against Maduro just before it happened, and using it to illustrate how insiders could, in theory, “print money” by wagering on political or military events. Mark, Glenn, and James then riff on Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto rumors that tie Epstein to early crypto wealth, Trump's public support for XRP and a strategic U.S. “crypto reserve,” and the idea that seized digital assets may now be quietly hoarded by the government instead of auctioned. Along the way, they question how much “wisdom of crowds” in sports books and prediction markets is real versus manipulated, compare long-shot bets to prophecies about Christ's return, and share personal war stories of missed investments and blown stock picks. The episode wraps back in familiar territory—Tesla updates, autonomous tech, Optimus robots, and even using Cybertrucks as grid batteries—underscoring how quickly emerging technology, opaque finance, and incomplete facts can fuel a constant churn of conspiratorial thinking. Don't miss it!

In this podcast we discuss what exactly the role of an Israeli Trade Commissioner is, how the Commissioner helps accelerate Israeli business in a competitive environment abroad, how the Israeli economy is tracking in a mid-war status and what names of Israeli businesses we should keep an eye on! We also discuss the upcoming Smart Mobility Summit in Tel Aviv which includes guests like Elon Musk, Miri Regev and executive director of group innovation at Volkswagen, Dr Nikolai Audrey.

In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Dr Rémi Daniel about Turkey's Middle East policy. Together, they unpack President Erdoğan's grip on power, what Turkey is trying to achieve in Syria, and how does the Kurdish question affect Ankara's cross-border posture? The conversation also looks at Turkey's balancing act towards Iran and what Turkey's policy on Gaza could mean for Israel.  Dr Rémi Daniel is a specialist on Turkish affairs at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv, where he heads the European Research Program. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the Hebrew University and was a Mediterranean Dialogue Fellow at the NATO Defence College in Rome.

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On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber and Israel Policy Forum Director of Strategic Initiatives and IPF Atid Shanie Reichman discuss the state of play in the Iran crisis, potential upcoming U.S.-Iran talks and the prospects for their success, Ran Gvili z”l's return home last week and the closure of the hostage saga, the real start of Phase II in the Gaza ceasefire and the mechanics behind it, Zohran Mamdani and the Jewish community one month in, and more. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

In this episode, we sit down with Noam Shalev, founder of Highlight Films, to discuss a side of the production industry few get to see. Based in Israel, Noam's team handles everything from high-end corporate shoots to gritty news coverage in active conflict zones. We dive into what it really means to be a "fixer" , how remote production technology has allowed directors in LA to direct crews in Tel Aviv , and the massive logistical pivot Noam's company made on October 7th—shifting from seven corporate productions to managing 15 news crews overnight. Noam also opens up about the emotional toll of documenting history , the safety protocols required when filming under fire , and why, despite the chaos, he refuses to leave. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - From Doc Filmmaker to "The Fixer" 02:08 - Defining the Role: What does a Fixer actually do? 02:45 - How COVID changed remote production forever 07:17 - Why Noam started doing corporate work 11:09 - October 7th: Pivoting from corporate shoots to war coverage overnight 15:56 - Safety Logistics: Walkie-talkie apps and missile alerts 17:22 - Storytime: Hiding tapes in underwear in Iraq 20:55 - The emotional toll of interviewing survivors 34:55 - The impact of political instability on the tech sector 37:40 - Managing a business when staff are called to reserve duty 43:12 - Why stay? The pull of "Home" vs. moving to LA 47:51 - "Real Chaos": Why cameras are treated like weapons 50:47 - Building a reputation without advertising 56:01 - Protecting the business: Deposits and spotting bad clients 1:05:40 - Closing thoughts

Abigail Pogrebin interviews Rabba Dr. Anat Sharbat, a Talmud scholar who founded a weekly prayer group in Tel Aviv's hostage square, turning it from a place of sorrow into one of healing.

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/3/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v732itk","div":"rumble_v732itk"}); Video Source Links (In Chronological Order): Welcome to the Great Reset: Techno Tyranny Where You Will Own Nothing | W./ Vanessa Beeley & Ryan Christian (The Last American Vagabond) Epstein Files Expose Cover-Up & Reveal Palantir/Network State Connection (15) The Last American Vagabond on X: "Elon Musk merged SpaceX with his A.I. start-up, xAI (after merging xAI and Twitter) creating the world's most valuable private company https://t.co/iAMrmIa7Si" / X The Quiet Transition From DARPA's XAI To Elon's xAI & Haaretz Exposes Sadistic Nature Of The IDF (15) Ryan Grim on X: "Appears to be this dinner with Barak and Larry Summers. Subscribe at https://t.co/lAYOLVwlC4 for more https://t.co/jW2NjqiQDZ" / X Welcome to the Palantir World Order EFTA02381427.pdf Trump & The Zionist/Globalist Technocrats Are Building Your New Society Whether You Like It Or Not The Co-Opting of Bitcoin: BTC Nashville, Peter Thiel, Donald Trump, and Rumble (16) Jacob King on X: "The Epstein files reveal that Israel hijacked control of the Bitcoin network over a decade ago. Israel was paying the salaries of 60% of Bitcoin's core developers and offered highly elusive gifts behind the scenes. This is very suspicious. Epstein and Israel were also major https://t.co/qJp2TnwLtL" / X EFTA00680068.pdf (16) Bruce Fenton on X: "Did Epstein influence Bitcoin core development? Short answer: No. This is not how Bitcoin works. Here's what happened: Epstein donated to MIT Media Lab…who in turn supported MIT Digital Currency Initiative…which in turn funded Bitcoin developers. These devs used to be https://t.co/lDjveKsIBc" / X Mark Goodwin Interview - Was Bitcoin A Government Operation & Can It Still Be Used To Fight Back? Mitch Burcham Interview - How The Government Commandeered Bitcoin & Its Decentralized Future New Tab (16) Hamid Bendaas

In this episode, host Shai Davidai sits down with Brian Spivak, founder of Barzel Media, to discuss Brian's journey from tech sales in Tel Aviv to Jewish advocacy and influencer marketing after October 7th. Brian shares how the events of October 7th transformed his identity and led him to support Israel and the Jewish diaspora through innovative influencer campaigns. He talks about his work with the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, the challenges influencers face when supporting Israel, and the creation of Barzel Media's “economic iron dome” to help pro-Israel voices maintain brand partnerships. The conversation also touches on community, resilience, and the importance of standing up for one's values in the face of adversity. Don't miss this inspiring story of passion, adaptability, and making a difference.Guest: Brian SpivakConsider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support!https://gofund.me/30c00151cCOMING SOON BUY MERCH!SUPPORT SHAI ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/shaidavidai/about?utm_source=campaign-search-results

With U.S. warships in place positioned around Iran, Israelis are bracing for the regime-toppling attack that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened against Tehran and the government that cracked down so brutally on protesters last month. In response, Iranian leaders warned they would “hit the heart of Tel Aviv” in retaliation to any American offensive. However, noted Haaretz senior defense analyst Amos Harel, speaking on the Haaretz Podcast, it seems that Trump “has lost a little bit of his appetite for destruction” in recent days, angling to push a weakened Iran to the negotiating table. Not only is Trump encouraging a diplomatic solution, Harel said, but “when we talk about negotiations, then there's a difference between what was on the table about a month ago, which was an American demand for more or less destroying the regime, or for the regime to step down and for the democracy to be installed in Iran. Now we're talking about something completely different” – a deal limiting Iran’s nuclear capabilities instead. “What the president is trying to do is to force the Iranians to agree to major concessions regarding their nuclear project. But it doesn't solve the number one issue for most Iranians: getting rid of the regime.” Harel said. Will the Iranian leadership take the deal? Judging from their statements, Harel said, “they are in panic.” On the podcast, Harel also assesses the situation in Gaza as the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal enters its second phase, which took a step forward this week with the opening of the Rafah crossing. The real test of the deal, however, depends on whether the international coalition Trump has built is enough to pressure Hamas to lay down its arms. If Hamas’s military capabilities “aren’t dismantled,” Harel said, “it will be hard to proceed.” Read more: Report: U.S.-Iran Talks Could Begin Soon; Witkoff to Meet With Netanyahu Iran's Supreme Leader Warns of Regional Conflict if U.S. Attacks After IDF Chief Visits Washington Trump 'Hopeful' for Iran Deal, but Warns of 'Very Big, Powerful Ships Heading That Way' Iran-U.S. Negotiations Are 'Fruitful', Iranian Foreign Minister Tells CNN Analysis by Amos Harel | Trump Is Determined to Launch Phase Two of His Gaza Plan. The Israeli Government's Last Hope Is That He FailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and Iran claim they are negotiating some kind of deal. But didn't Trump say this last June? Hear analysis from Israel, France and UK about the chances for a successful US-Iran deal. Margot in Tel Aviv joins Tony with analysis of Phase 2 of the Gaza peace deal.

Listen to the article with analysis from the author:  Israel has banned Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from conducting humanitarian missions in Gaza. MSF has helped to keep the battered healthcare system at a minimal functioning level.  On Sunday, Tel Aviv announced that MSF would no longer be allowed to operate in Gaza. Israeli agencies claimed the humanitarian aid organization failed to provide Tel Aviv with sufficient documentation on its staff in the Strip.  MSF said it attempted to negotiate with Israel to share information about its staff, with safeguards to protect them, but those talks were unsuccessful. “Following many months of unsuccessful engagement with Israeli authorities, and in the absence of securing assurances to ensure the safety of our staff or the independent management of our operations,” the group's statement explained. “MSF has concluded that it will not share a list of its Palestinian and international staff with Israeli authorities in the current circumstances.” MSF supports about a fifth of all hospital beds in Gaza and a third of births. When Israel announced the ban last year, the UN's human rights chief, Volker Türk, condemned the ban as “outrageous” and explained it was part of an Israeli policy to prevent aid from entering Gaza.   During Israel's onslaught in Gaza, nearly all of the Strip's hospitals were damaged or destroyed. Tel Aviv has also barred medical supplies from entering Gaza and injured Palestinians from leaving. The shortage of medical supplies has led to preventable deaths. 

Listen to the article with analysis from the author:  The US is positioning its most advanced missile interceptors in the Middle East to prepare for a major war with Iran.  According to the Wall Street Journal, the US is moving THAAD and Patriot interceptors into the Middle East. The air defenses will be sent to bases where US troops are stationed in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The White House views the advanced missile defense systems as necessary if President Donald Trump wants to launch a large-scale attack on Iran.  Trump has ordered a significant military buildup in the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier strike group and fighter jets. Many of the warships carry additional interceptors, and fighter jets can shoot down Iranian drones.  The deployments have put thousands of additional American troops within range of Iranian weapons. There are over 5,000 sailors on the aircraft carrier, 300-350 soldiers on each of the eight destroyers in the region, and 100 troops for each THAAD system.  Trump is reportedly considering a range of options for creating regime change in Iran, including an oil blockade and strikes targeting high-level officials in Tehran. According to the WSJ, the President wants a “decisive attack” on Iran.  Drop Stie News reports speaking with US officials who said the White House informed its Arab allies that a war with Iran could begin at any time. Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said on Sunday he does not believe a US attack is imminent, but will happen within two months.  Zamir's remarks followed a meeting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine in the Pentagon on Friday.  Trump renewed the threat to attack Iran on Sunday. He told reporters, “We have the biggest and strongest ships there, very close. They'll be ready within days. I hope we make a deal. If we don't make a deal, we'll find out.” Trump has threatened to attack Iran over its nuclear and missile programs. Additional he said he may strike Iran for cracking down on demonstrators.  However, a large-scale attack on the Islamic Republic will likely lead to Iran launching retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region and Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Trump against attacking Iran earlier this month because Israel was unprepared for the fallout.  Former CIA officer and torture program whistleblower John Kiriakou said he spoke with multiple, well-paced, Arab princes who explained that Israel was urging Trump to exercise caution in dealing with Iran as Tel Aviv was still in the process of replenishing its stockpile of missile interceptors.  Israel used a significant portion of its Iron Dome and Arrow interceptors during its war with Iran in June. Tel Aviv relied heavily on American interceptors to supplement its missile defenses.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Market Chaos to Family Harmony in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-01-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: הגשם התחיל לטפטף כשהאחים, איתן, דליה ונדב, נכנסו לשוק הכרמל בתל אביב.En: The rain began to drizzle as the siblings, Eitan, Dalia, and Nadav, entered the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv.He: היה זה יום חורף רגיל, אך במיוחד חיפשו לרכוש מצרכים לארוחת משפחה לזכר סבתם לקראת ט"ו בשבט.En: It was an ordinary winter day, but they were especially looking to purchase ingredients for a family meal in memory of their grandmother for the upcoming Tu Bishvat.He: השוק היה מלא ריחות וצבעים.En: The market was full of scents and colors.He: המוכרים קראו בקולי קולות, מציעים את הפירות היבשים והתבלינים.En: The vendors were shouting loudly, offering dried fruits and spices.He: איתן התרכז במשימה שלו - למצוא בדיוק את החומרים שהסבתא הייתה משתמשת בהם.En: Eitan focused on his task - finding exactly the ingredients their grandmother used.He: הוא היה אחראי ונוסטלגי, וחש את העול לשמור על המסורת המשפחתית.En: He was responsible and nostalgic, feeling the burden to maintain the family tradition.He: דליה, שמחה והרפתקנית כרגיל, הציעה לעיתים קרובות להוסיף יצירתיות למתכון של סבתם.En: Dalia, cheerful and adventurous as always, frequently suggested injecting creativity into their grandmother's recipe.He: היא אמרה, "איתן, אולי ננסה משהו קצת אחר?En: She said, "Eitan, maybe we can try something a bit different?He: יש כאן שפע של פירות שאנחנו יכולים לנסות.En: There is an abundance of fruits here that we can try."He: "איתן השיב בכעס, "את לא מבינה שזה צריך להיות כמו שסבתא עשתה?En: Eitan replied angrily, "Don't you understand that it needs to be like grandmother made it?He: זה חשוב לזכור אותה כמות שזה היה.En: It's important to remember her as it was."He: " בינתיים נדב, שחיפש שקט בין הוויכוחים, מצא את עצמו הולך לאיבוד בשוק.En: Meanwhile, Nadav, seeking peace amidst the arguments, found himself lost in the market.He: אבל ההתפזרות שלו הובילה אותו לדוכן חדש עם פירות טריים נהדרים.En: But his wandering led him to a new stall with wonderful fresh fruits.He: הוא חזר עם הסחורה בחיוך גדול.En: He returned with the goods with a big smile.He: כשהוויכוחים בין דליה ואיתן על חלופות המשיכו, התקרב פתאום גשם כבד, והתחיל לשטוף את הרחובות והדוכנים.En: As the arguments between Dalia and Eitan over alternatives continued, a heavy rain suddenly approached and began to wash the streets and stalls.He: כולם בשוק רצו למצוא מחסה ולשמור על מרכולתם.En: Everyone in the market rushed to find shelter and protect their goods.He: האחים ידעו שעליהם לשתף פעולה כדי לאסוף את כל מה שנדרש להם.En: The siblings knew they had to cooperate to gather all that was needed.He: הם עבדו יחד, כל אחד תרם את היכולות שלו.En: They worked together, each contributing their skills.He: דליה מצאה תבלינים מיוחדים, נדב הוביל אותם בדרכים יצירתיות, ואיתן שמר על תחושת המטרה שכולם יחזרו הביתה עם כל מה שצריכים.En: Dalia found special spices, Nadav led them in creative ways, and Eitan kept the sense of purpose so everyone would return home with everything they needed.He: בסופו של דבר, הם חזרו הביתה, נרטבים מגשם אך מרוצים.En: In the end, they returned home, soaked from the rain but satisfied.He: ארוחת הערב הייתה מיוחדת במינה, תערובת ישן וחדש.En: The dinner was unique, a blend of old and new.He: המשפחה ישבה יחד, אכלו וצחקו, וזכרו את סבתם בחום הלב והמאכלים הטעימים.En: The family sat together, ate and laughed, and fondly remembered their grandmother with warm hearts and delicious food.He: איתן הבין שאפשר לסמוך על אחיו, ודליה גילתה חשיבות למסורת, ונדב הרגיש סופסוף שמקבלים אותו ותורמים להצלחה.En: Eitan realized he could rely on his siblings, Dalia discovered the importance of tradition, and Nadav finally felt accepted and contributing to success.He: האחים למדו על שיתוף ותמיכה במשפחה.En: The siblings learned about sharing and support within the family. Vocabulary Words:drizzle: לטפטףsiblings: אחיםgather: לאסוףingredients: מצרכיםmemory: זיכרוןvendors: מוכריםshouting: קראו בקולי קולותscents: ריחותburden: עולnostalgic: נוסטלגיcheerful: שמחהadventurous: הרפתקניתabundance: שפעalternatives: חלופותwander: התפזרותshelter: מחסהstall: דוכןapproached: התקרבprotect: לשמורcooperate: לשתף פעולהcontribute: לתרוםblend: תערובתunique: מיוחד במינוretain: לשמורrealized: הביןrely: לסמוךtradition: מסורתaccepted: מקבליםwarm hearts: חום הלבskills: יכולותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Sophie von der Tann ist ARD-Korrespondentin in Tel Aviv und berichtet aus Israel und Palästina, aktuell ist sie für den Grimme-Preis in der Kategorie „Besondere journalistische Leistung“ nominiert. Mit Wolfgang spricht sie, während die USA Kriegsschiffe gegen den Iran in Stellung gebracht haben – darüber, was jetzt kommen und wie Israel involviert sein könnte. Aber auch über das, was in Israel und Gaza gerade passiert, während die Aufmerksamkeit der Welt wieder weitergezogen ist. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

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In this special podcast we go deep into the darkness that has descended upon the Kurdish ethnic minority in northern Syria. The massacre of civilians and brutality is reminiscent of ISIS. In fact, the Syrian state army is comprised of many former jihadists - some still openly wearing ISIS patches on their uniforms. The Kurds, of course, led the military force that led the assault on ISIS and its eventual retreat and defeat. But with the anointment of former al Qaeda man, Ahmed al Sharaa, as President of Syria…..violent Islamism has enjoyed something of a resurgence.Absolute hell has been visited upon the Syrian Kurds while the west and the world are distracted by chaos in the Islamic Republic of Iran. But the massacre of Syrian Kurds has barely been noticed. We feature interviews with four experts on the Syrian Kurds. (Their photos and bios are set out below in the Podcast Notes.) Each one brings a very deep understanding of the complexity of this situation. In order to assist as you work your way through this we have provided time stamps so that you may skip to particular bits that interest you more.In addition to the experts featured here we spoke to many others. I am grateful to all for their time and generosity in sharing their expertise and insight. I would like to draw particular attention to Noor Dahri, a devout Muslim living in the UK and originally from Pakistan. I learned so much from Noor and hope to share part of our interview in the near future. Editing such rich material is not easy. So thanks, Noor, for helping me to better understand the forces that are driving fanatical Islamism in the Middle East and the west.And to our loyal listeners, this episode is being made available to all subscribers in full. Consider it our contribution to doing whatever is possible to amplify awareness of the Kurdish plight.There are some graphic videos included in this podcast. If you prefer not to view them we provide advance notice so that you may skip over them.Timestamps:Introduction with video clips: 00:00Interview with Dr. Qanta A. Ahmed: 05:53Al Jazeera report on the release of ISIS prisoners in Al Hol Detention Camp in northern Syria: 36:41Interview with Ateret Shmuel: 39:22Interview with Dr. Jan Ilhan Kizilhan: 51:54Interview with Ahmad Sharawi: 01:02:15Conclusion: 1:19:08Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivPodcast Notes:* Maps referred to and shown in the podcast introduction:* X post of U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, on January 20, 2026:Full text of this post: The greatest opportunity for the Kurds in Syria right now lies in the post-Assad transition under the new government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. This moment offers a pathway to full integration into a unified Syrian state with citizenship rights, cultural protections, and political participation— long denied under Bashar al-Assad's regime, where many Kurds faced statelessness, language restrictions, and systemic discrimination.Historically, the US military presence in northeastern Syria was justified primarily as a counter-ISIS partnership. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), led by Kurds, proved the most effective ground partner in defeating ISIS's territorial caliphate by 2019, detaining thousands of ISIS fighters and family members in prisons and camps like al-Hol and al-Shaddadi. At that time, there was no functioning central Syrian state to partner with—the Assad regime was weakened, contested, and not a viable partner against ISIS due to its alliances with Iran and Russia.Today, the situation has fundamentally changed. Syria now has an acknowledged central government that has joined the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS (as its 90th member in late 2025), signaling a westward pivot and cooperation with the US on counterterrorism. This shifts the rationale for the US-SDF partnership: the original purpose of the SDF as the primary anti-ISIS force on the ground has largely expired, as Damascus is now both willing and positioned to take over security responsibilities, including control of ISIS detention facilities and camps.Recent developments show the US actively facilitating this transition, rather than prolonging a separate SDF role:• We have engaged extensively with the Syrian Government and SDF leadership to secure an integration agreement, signed on January 18, and to set a clear pathway for timely and peaceful implementation.• The deal integrates SDF fighters into the national military (as individuals, which remains among the most contentious issues), hand over key infrastructure (oil fields, dams, border crossings), and cede control of ISIS prisons and camps to Damascus.• The US has no interest in long-term military presence; it prioritizes defeating ISIS remnants, supporting reconciliation, and advancing national unity without endorsing separatism or federalism.This creates a unique window for the Kurds: integration into the new Syrian state offers full citizenship rights (including for those previously stateless), recognition as an integral part of Syria, constitutional protections for Kurdish language and culture (e.g., teaching in Kurdish, celebrating Nawruz as a national holiday), and participation in governance—far beyond the semi-autonomy the SDF held amid civil war chaos.While risks remain (e.g., fragile ceasefires, occasional clashes, concerns over hardliners, or the desire of some actors to relitigate past grievances), the United States is pushing for safeguards on Kurdish rights and counter-ISIS cooperation. The alternative—prolonged separation—could invite instability or ISIS resurgence. This integration, backed by US diplomacy, represents the strongest chance yet for Kurds to secure enduring rights and security within a recognized Syrian nation-state.In Syria, the United States is focused on: 1) ensuring the security of prison facilities holding ISIS prisoners, currently guarded by the SDF; and 2) facilitating talks between the SDF and the Syrian Government to allow for the peaceful integration of the SDF and the political inclusion of Syria's Kurdish population into a historic full Syrian citizenship.* Dr. Qanta A. AhmedDr. Ahmed is a physician, non-fiction author and broadcast media commentator. Her first book, In the Land of Invisible Women (Sourcebooks 2008) details her experience of living and working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has been published internationally in 14 countries. She is also a prolific opinion journalist and contributor to the American, British, Australian, Pakistani and Israeli media. Dr.Ahmad has been recognized for her work as a physician, researcher, journalist and advocate. She lives and works in New York City.* Ateret Shmuel Ateret Shmuel lives with her two children in Jerusalem and is the founder of the not-for profit organization Indigenous Bridges and has worked with Kurdish communities and organizations in the Middle East for more than 20 years. https://www.indigenousbridges.com/* Jan Ilhan KizilhanDr. Jan Ilhan Kizilhan is a psychologist, psychotherapist, trauma expert, orientalist, author and publisher. He is also the Director of the Institute for Health Science the State University in Baden-Württemberg, Germany and the chief psychologist of the Special-Quota Project, a programme funded by the State Government of Baden Württemberg. The project brought 1,100 women and children who were in IS captivity to Germany for medical treatment. He is the Founding Dean of the Institute for Psychotherapy and Psychotraumatology at the University of Duhok/Northern Iraq.* Ahmad SharawiAhmad Sharawi is a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Middle East affairs, specifically the Levant, Iraq, and Iranian intervention in Arab affairs, as well as U.S. foreign policy toward the region. Previously, Sharawi worked at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he focused mainly on Hezbollah. He created a map visualizing the border clashes on the Israeli-Lebanese frontier and authored articles on Jordan and Morocco. Ahmad previously worked at the International Finance Corporation and S&P Global. He holds a B.A. in international relations from King's College London and an M.A. from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. 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For the right-wing populist political leaders who gathered in Jerusalem for the Netanyahu government’s second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism this week, the formula for fighting Jew hatred is simple, according to Haaretz correspondent Linda Dayan, who attended and reported on the two-day event. Organized by the Diaspora Affairs Ministry led by far-right Likud MK Amichai Chikli, Dayan tells the Haaretz Podcast that the message of the majority of prominent speakers at the conference is that Jews “have one enemy” – radical Islam – “and that enemy is propped up by the woke left” with a shared agenda of destroying the West. Later on the podcast, Dayan – who has covered the protest movement in Israel for the return of the hostages led by their families since October 7 – reflected on the end of the struggle following the return of the final hostage’s remains earlier this week and the end of the vigil in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. The movement, she said, transcended politics; it was a deeper fight to preserve the national ethos of never leaving anyone behind. Dayan explained: “From the very beginning, you would hear in the speeches in the square that this isn't just a battle to return our daughters and sons and parents and grandparents. This is a battle for the values of the country – a battle for the version of the country we want our children to grow up in and we want the next generation to inherit.” Read more: Global Far Right Flocks to Jerusalem to Bash Muslims and Migration at Israel's Antisemitism Confab Netanyahu Claims There Is a Progressive/Muslim Plot to 'Destroy the West' at Israeli Government's Antisemitism Conference Why Charlie Kirk, Fan of Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories, Is Loved by Israel's Government Tel Aviv Clock Counting Hostages' Captivity Stopped Following Retrieval of Ran Gvili's Body Ran Gvili, Last Hostage to Be Returned From Gaza, Laid to Rest in IsraelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los restos del último rehén que faltaba por recuperar en Gaza ya reposan en Israel. Por primera vez desde 2014, no hay secuestrados en la Franja palestina: ni los cuatro previos al letal ataque de Hamás ni los 251 de ese octubre de 2023. El canje de prisioneros es el único punto del plan de Trump que se ha completado. En una Gaza desesperada por ayuda y aún bajo ataques de Israel, esto supone una esperanza, mientras en la esfera pública israelí se habla de "sanación" y "de mirar al futuro". Desde Tel Aviv Para los israelíes, era la cuenta atrás más deseada… En el día 844, se apagó el reloj que en Tel Aviv medía con grandes números rojos el secuestro en Gaza de 251 nacionales y extranjeros. El punto y final lo escribió el policía Ran Gvili: el último en ser recuperado, y que murió al enfrentar a Hamás y la Yihad Islámica. Una mezcla de felicidad, alivio y tristeza Eitan Teiger, integrante del Foro de Familiares de Secuestrados, hoy se siente reflejado en el cierre que también hace esta icónica Plaza de los Rehenes. "Es la primera vez desde 2014 que no hay ningún rehén cautivo en Gaza. Es una mezcla de felicidad e incluso de alegría, pero también de mucho dolor y tristeza por aquellos que no logramos traer con vida a sus hogares", dice. Esos mismos sentimientos se observan entre las decenas de israelíes que se acercan a vivir y a grabar este momento. A Miriam le toca de más cerca: residente del kibutz Nir Oz, cuenta cómo "perdió muchos amigos" durante la masacre. Reivindica su memoria, al ver cómo las fotos y los simbólicos lazos amarillos desaparecen del paisaje: "No necesito un reloj o fotos para pensar en los rehenes o lo que pasó… Esta mañana me quité mi placa y mi pin y se sintió extraño, como si me hubiera quitado un peso de encima. Es raro, pero a la vez un gran alivio", cuenta. "Alivio, cierre, sanación" son las palabras que citan los medios; las que, en entrevista, familiares de rehenes y víctimas sentenciaban que solo las sentirían al "recuperarlos a todos"; y las que hoy se discuten en la Plaza, epicentro de las manifestaciones. Críticas al Gobierno de Netanyahu No sorprende oír, por eso, el reclamo de que más rehenes habrían vuelto con vida, si el Gobierno de Netanyahu no hubiera boicoteado las negociaciones. "Esperamos demasiado por esto y hay sensaciones encontradas porque podríamos haber tenido un mejor final", afirma Maya, a lo que Dawa agrega: "Espero que nuestros líderes escuchen el dolor de los ciudadanos de ambos lados (del muro), entiendan el precio enorme y horrible de la guerra y hagan lo necesario para evitar otra". Para muchos israelíes, el cierre solo llegará cuando el primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu y otros funcionarios rindan cuentas por sus fallas, en una investigación independiente que no dependa, como ahora, del Gobierno. Gaza está a 60 kilómetros de esta plaza, pero solo la nombra una minoría o se invoca con un rencor que persiste y un ánimo de venganza. Allí el sufrimiento sigue siendo extremo y sigue sumando días, además de muertes y violaciones de Israel al acuerdo: desde restringir comida y ayuda contra el frío hasta negar las evacuaciones médicas.

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Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #275, we welcomed Sagi Reuven, Chief Revenue Officer at Deepdub based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Deepdub is the enterprise voice infrastructure powering AI in production. Deepdub built their credibility in the most demanding voice environments in the world: Hollywood studios, global broadcasters, and premium content pipelines where voice quality, emotional accuracy, and reliability are non-negotiable.Deepdub enables zero-shot voice cloning, voice-to-voice, ADR, accent control, and ultra-low latency delivery designed for systems that operate live, at scale, and in front of real customers.Get started here> https://deepdub.ai/ FYI even better if you let them know that CXC sent you their way!In this episode, Sagi and Adrian chat through the Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback. Plus share some of the ideas that his team think through on a daily basis to build world class customer experiences.**Episode #275 Highlight Reel:**1. Personalize for problems, not people.2. Keeping top talent by building smarter teams3. AI's impact on leadership & strategy4. The Partnership Economy is here5. Changes to prepare for in the work placeClick here to learn more about Sagi ReuvenClick here to learn more about DeepdubHuge thanks to Sagi for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & contact center space into the future. For all of our Apple & Spotify podcast listener friends, make sure you are following CXC & please leave a 5 star review so we can find new members of the "CX Nation". You know what would be even better?Go tell your friends or teammates about CXC's custom content, strategic partner solutions (Hubspot, Intercom, & Freshworks) & On-Demand services & invite them to join the CX Nation, a community of 15K+ customer focused business leaders!Want to see how your customer experience compares to the world's top-performing customer focused companies? Check out the CXC Healthzone, an intelligence platform that shares benchmarks & insights for how companies across the world are tackling The Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback & how they are building an AI-powered foundation for the future. Thanks to all of you for being apart of the "CX Nation" and helping customer focused business leaders across the world make happiness a habit!Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles Today Tweet us @cxchronicles Check out our Instagram @cxchronicles Click here to checkout the CXC website Email us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!

Colonel Rajesh Pawar (retd) is a former officer of the Indian Army and is now a seasoned war correspondent and defense journalist for India Today. He is best known for his fearless ground reporting from some of the most volatile conflict zones in recent history.His expertise lies in global geopolitics, modern warfare tactics, and defense strategy. Most notably, he provided extensive on-ground coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war, reporting live from Kyiv even as the city was under siege.More recently, he has covered the Israel-Hamas war, reporting from locations like Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea to analyze the conflict's military and human impact. His work often focuses on the intersection of military action and its geopolitical ripple effects, making him a critical voice for understanding how global conflicts impact India's strategic interests.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Impromptu gatherings across Israel last night marked the first time in over 11 years without hostages being held in Gaza, following the return of Ran Gvili’s body to Israel. For more than 50 days, he was the only hostage still held in Gaza, amid Hamas’s insistence that it had been unable to locate him, leaving his family and country fearful he might never be recovered. In today's episode, Fabian takes us through Operation Courageous Heart and its massive team of soldiers and forensics experts, which successfully recovered Gvili's remains after checking over 250 bodies in a Gazan cemetery. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘Our pride is greater than our sorrow’: Family of Ran Gvili hail his heroism, Israel’s strength, as body comes home All of them are home now: Body of last hostage Ran Gvili found in Gaza, returned to 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 Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: A woman walks by chairs with photos of Ran Gvili, the final hostage in Gaza who was killed while fighting Hamas militants during the October 7, 2023 attack and whose remains have been recovered, in a plaza known as Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.stateoftelaviv.comWe were fortunate to speak yesterday with Lt. Col. (Res.), senior fellow at FDD and regular on State of Tel Aviv and Beyond, Jonathan Conricus- who is catching his breath between speaking tours and consulting abroad. On Monday afternoon, moments after the news came that the remains of Ran Gvili had been identified in the Gaza Strip and were being return…

The Israeli military says it has retrieved the body of the last hostage in Gaza, paving the way for the next phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan to get under way. Ran Gvili, a policeman, was one of 251 hostages taken in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 in which about 1,200 people were killed.Also on the programme: The White House has sharply criticised what it called "hostile" Democrats for the unrest in Minneapolis ; and scientists have gained a new insight into a mind-bending part of the universe- dark matter.(Photo: Israeli women hold a cutout picture of Israeli police officer, Ran Gvili, in Tel Aviv on the 26th of January, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Moti Milrod)

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The IDF confirmed yesterday it is searching for the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage held in the Gaza Strip, on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line in the enclave’s north in a cemetery. According to the PMO, The IDF is currently conducting a focused operation to exhaust all of the intelligence and upon completion of this operation -- and in accordance with what has been agreed upon with the US -- Israel will open the Rafah Crossing. Fabian fills us in on the recovery efforts, how the IDF plans to secure the crossing into Egypt and what is happening on the ground in Gaza. The IDF said Monday that its wave of airstrikes last night against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon hit weapon depots and other infrastructure. We speak about the recent wave of airstrikes and how deeply inside Lebanon the IAF is targeting. We then discuss whether a much weakened Hezbollah would consider joining ranks with Iran in any escalation of hostilities. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: IDF confirms searching for body of Ran Gvili at cemetery in northern Gaza Strip Israel says Rafah Crossing to reopen when IDF finishes search for last hostage body IDF reservist injured in Hamas attack in southern Gaza succumbs to wounds IDF: Wave of strikes targets Hezbollah operatives, infrastructure across Lebanon Northern Command chief: IDF ready on all fronts if US attack on Iran sparks retaliation Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: A photo of slain hostage Ran Gvili, whose remains are being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is displayed during a rally calling for the return of the deceased hostages held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on November 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last two decades, marketers have lived by the decisions one company has made and the experience customers have with that company's search bar (and in many cases, browser). But what happens when Google is dethroned by an AI? Agility requires not just adapting to new channels, but fundamentally rethinking the entire customer discovery journey when the rules are rewritten overnight. It's about moving from optimizing for keywords to influencing AI-driven conversations. Today, we're going to talk about the rise of AI browsers and Generative Engine Optimization, or GEO. Whether it's using ChatGPT or Perplexity to search the web or with tools like OpenAI's Atlas browser, we're seeing a convergence of search, shopping, and conversation that could fundamentally change how brands are discovered, evaluated, and purchased, creating a new battleground for customer data and attention. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Imri Marcus, CEO and Co-Founder at Brandlight. About Imri Marcus Imri Marcus is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brandlight AI, the strategic data and influence partner for Fortune 500 enterprises navigating the shift to AI-driven consumer discovery. A serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits in the media and AI sectors, Imri is now focused on empowering the world's leading brands to own their narrative in this new, zero-sum marketing channel. Imri earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Reichman University and splits his time between Tel Aviv and New York.,Yes,This will be completed shortly Imri Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imri-marcus-89074a79 Resources Brandlight: https://www.brandlight.ai/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com/ Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://ratethispodcast.com/agileConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company