Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleWelcome 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.
WATCH the full episode here:
US President Donald Trump met privately with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, and later said he had insisted to the Israeli leader that American negotiations with Iran continue. We unravel Trump’s Truth Social statement and learn what Netanyahu released following the meeting.
More from The Daily Briefing
October 1, 2026Daily Briefing Oct. 1 - Flydubai attack becomes political fodder for candidates
September 30, 2026Daily Briefing Sept. 30 - Israelis land safely in Saudi Arabia after suspected plane terror
September 29, 2026Daily Briefing Sept. 29: Board of Peace envisions transformation in Gaza, and Israel
September 28, 2026Daily Briefing Sept. 28 - ToI's military correspondent reviews 'NAZA'
September 27, 2026Daily Briefing Sept. 27 - The curious timing of the Oct. 7 allegations against the PM
The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace is set for next week in DC. Who is confirmed to attend — and who is still on the fence?
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas received a draft constitution last week that aims to transition the PA to a full-fledged state. Magid weighs in on whether or not it may be ratified and delves into Israel’s security cabinet announcement on Sunday that details new areas under Israeli control in the West Bank.
Finally, we turn to a curious AIPAC campaign that thwarted a candidate who perceives himself as “pro-Israel.”
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
For further reading:
Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that Iran talks go on, as PM stresses ‘security needs’
US aims to fundraise for Gaza reconstruction amid fog over Hamas disarmament
Abbas receives draft constitution that aims to transition PA to full-fledged state
AIPAC defends spending $2.3m to thwart ‘pro-Israel’ NJ congressional candidate
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.
Check out yesterday’s episode here:
The Times of Israel Community.