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The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

The Times of Israel
Iran
Israel
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Gaza
United States
Hezbollah
Lebanon
Donald Trump
Benjamin Netanyahu
Gaza Strip
Jerusalem
Knesset
Antisemitism
Palestinian Authority
Anti-Zionism
West Bank
IDF
Beirut
Strait Of Hormuz
Australia

Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing: Your update on what’s important in Israel, the Middle East and The Jewish World.

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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.

US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.

US President Donald ... more

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.

During the course of the G... more

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 correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.

Iran and t... more

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.

Defense Mi... more

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Recent Guests

Tehilla Shwartz-Altshuler
Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute
Israel Democracy Institute
Episode: Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler: How AI is poisoning the information well
Steffen Seibert
Ambassador of Germany to Israel (since 2022)
German Government / Embassy in Israel
Episode: Steffen Seibert: Gaza won’t sever special Germany-Israel ties
Isaac Zablocki
Head curator of film at the JCC Manhattan
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Episode: BONUS: Jordan Hoffman reviews Israeli film 'Oxygen' - with a special guest
Sarit Zehavi
Lieutenant Colonel (Reserves) and head of Alma Education and Research Center
Alma Education and Research Center
Episode: Why only Lebanon can drive Hezbollah out. But it won't
Ariela Karmel
Political correspondent
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Episode: Coalition MKs boast on X after screaming at Arab lawmakers
Sue Surkes
Environmental reporter
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Episode: National security and Israel’s climate crisis
Nomi Kaltmann
Australian lawyer and journalist
Episode: Royal Commission: Antisemitism soars across Australia
Amy Spiro
Reporter and editor providing Eurovision coverage
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Episode: Drama at Knesset as coalition plows ahead with legislation
Luke Tress
New York reporter
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Episode: Pro-Israel groups protest NYT sexual abuse op-ed, say it foments hatred

Hosts

Amanda Borschel-Dan
Host of The Times of Israel Daily Briefing; prominent TOI journalist.
Lazar Berman
Diplomatic correspondent contributing analysis on Iran, Israel, and regional security.
Jessica Steinberg
Culture and daily briefing contributor.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Always timely

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aslamtu
    25 days ago
  • To the point

    The directness of this newsfeed is appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eamon Parker
    United Statesa month ago
  • One sided journalism

    Expounding theories as facts is not journalism, it’s propaganda. How about a balance in your environmental reporting?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gator1606
    United States2 months ago
  • Daily but Depressing

    I am an English speaker who lives in the US, but my heart is in Israel. I am always thirsty for news and updates, but I find The Times to be difficult to swallow. Please, it’s a beautiful and wonderful country with amazing people and countless blessings. Please try to curb the snarky tones and side comments, we might not all agree with you but we are listening just the same.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Noodles89012
    United States2 months ago
  • More propaganda than news

    Josef Goebbels would be proud of this level of propaganda

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bernardleeis
    Ireland2 months ago

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High-quality interviews with top reporters and analysts.
Balanced, informative daily briefings with expert guests.
Episodes sometimes criticized for perceived bias or tone.

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#160
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside Iran-linked Diaspora terror attacks: A suspect speaks
Q: Could you name some of the attacks we're talking about?
Luke lists several incidents in Europe and Canada, including a firebombing in Amsterdam, a stabbing in London, and a car bombing in Belgium, before discussing related US concerns.
Inside Iran-linked Diaspora terror attacks: A suspect speaks
Q: Tell us how you start, what you started looking into, or tell us what we're looking at right now, and then we'll look into how it all got started for you.
Luke explains that the investigation began after the war with Iran and expanded from European attacks to include potential US targets, with emphasis on the arrest of Mohammad Al-Saadi as a pivotal turning point.
Steffen Seibert: Gaza won’t sever special Germany-Israel ties
Q: What is Germany's approach to Iran and the potential for a diplomatic resolution?
Germany supports a political-diplomatic track with international controls on Iran's nuclear program and believes JCPOA-style diplomacy, with proper oversight, remains the right path rather than military solutions.
Steffen Seibert: Gaza won’t sever special Germany-Israel ties
Q: What was the rationale behind the August 2025 arms embargo, and how does it affect the special relationship?
The decision was driven by a public Chancellor statement and strict German export controls; it was not a full embargo and was reversed after a ceasefire, showing that principled disagreement can occur without severing ties.
Steffen Seibert: Gaza won’t sever special Germany-Israel ties
Q: How does the Holocaust memory shape Germany's relationship with Israel today, and can it ever be fully normalized?
The ambassador argues that the memory functions as a compass rather than guilt, and while normalization is complicated by history, the relationship is anchored in shared democratic values and a commitment to confronting the past.

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2. Steffen Seibert
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