Daily Briefing Feb. 13: What to fear in Ukraine; drones get a new license to fly

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and military reporter Judah Ari Gross today join host Jessica Steinberg.

Berman and Gross discuss the increased sense of urgency from the US regarding a Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has pushed the IDF and the Israeli government to make their own preparations.

Gross looks at Israel’s new title as first country in the world to allow unmanned aerial vehicles — large, powerful drones — to fly in civilian airspace.

Berman comments on Super Bowl Sunday, the first time in a decade that quarterback Tom Brady won’t be playing.

Discussed articles include:

Bennett implores Israelis in Ukraine to ‘come home’ before it’s too late

As Ukraine war looms, PM and Lapid hold urgent Shabbat talks on evacuating Israelis

Gantz orders IDF to prepare to assist in evacuating Israelis from Ukraine

Israel becomes 1st country to allow large, high-flying drones in civilian airspace

‘Our trip created a stronger bond’: Kraft shares memories of Tom Brady in Israel

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