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.
It is day 207 of the war with Hamas. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.
Reports about a potential hostage release deal are, as ever, a rollercoaster of emotions: Yesterday, headlines were filled with positive signs, but today we’re hearing that Israel has decided it will not be sending a delegation to Cairo for hostage talks yet. Berman gives us a sense of where things stand now.
US Congress members from both parties have reportedly warned of retaliation from Washington, amid fears that the International Criminal Court may issue warrants against Israelis, concerned that the move could sink the hostages-for-truce agreement in the works between Israel and Hamas. We hear why the court may suddenly issue these warrants for alleged war crimes perpetrated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi -- or at least, why the issue is suddenly in the news again.
Several European member states are expected to recognize Palestinian statehood by the end of May, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday at the sidelines of a World Economic Forum special meeting in Riyadh. Which states and what could this mean for Israel on the international stage?
An overwhelming majority of Americans believe Israel should go ahead with an offensive in Rafah to end the war against Hamas, according to a new Harvard CAPS Harris poll. Berman shares his experience of overwhelming support for Israel while he was recently in the US.
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Discussed articles include:
Blinken hopes Hamas takes Israel’s ‘extraordinarily generous’ truce offer
US lawmakers threaten retaliation against UN court over potential Israel arrest warrants
What is the International Criminal Court and why does it worry Israeli leaders?
Israel working to block feared ICC arrest warrants against PM, others over Gaza war
EU top diplomat: At least 5 countries expected to recognize Palestinian state in May
Over 70% of US voters back Israeli offensive in Rafah to defeat Hamas — poll
THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel
THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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IMAGE: A protester with a zipper over her mouth holds a poster showing pictures of Israeli hostages taken captive by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza during the October 7 attacks, during a demonstration calling for their release in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on April 27, 2024. (Jack Guez / AFP)
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Day 198 - Split screen as US approves aid, but considers IDF sanction
Day 197 - US mum on Iran strike after urging Israeli restraint
Day 196 - What we know about an alleged Israeli strike in Iran
Day 195 - Did Israel miss its moment to hit back at Iran?
Day 194 - Tension on 3 fronts; Knesset passes 1st reading of climate bill
Day 193 - Why Jordan suppresses its role in blocking Iran's drones
Day 192 - Could regional help in thwarting Iran shift global axis?
Day 191 - How Israel and allies foiled first direct Iranian attack
Day 190 - West Bank roils after murder of teenage Jewish shepherd
Day 189 - Tension mounts over Iran, question of surviving hostages
Day 188 - High Court to decide whether to wade in on Gaza aid
Day 187 - Biden again puts onus on Israel to pause the war
Day 186 - Israel gets aid to Gaza; will allies be appeased?
Day 185 - With Gaza troop drawdown, PM marches to Biden's drum
BONUS - Philosopher Dr. Micah Goodman analyzes six months of war
Day 184 - A guided tour of the fronts after six months of war
Day 183 - After Biden's 'or else' call, is more aid reaching Gaza?
Day 182 - Israel to open port, border crossing to get aid to Gaza
Day 181 - Israel braces for possible retaliatory Iran strike
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