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 Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
After US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in the White House on Tuesday, Trump delivered statements to the press about relocating the Gazans, possibly placing US troops in Gaza, and preparing a position regarding potential Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
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Magid reviews the highlights of Trump’s comments alongside Netanyahu in the Oval Office and at the press conference that followed, as well as reactions from Hamas and the Palestinian Authority condemning Trump’s plan.
Magid also discusses Trump’s ideas on a peace process with Saudi Arabia and looks at the US president’s statement regarding the annexation of the West Bank as a pressure tactic and boost to Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners.
In Magid’s interview with Israel’s Ambassador to the US Mike Herzog, who served two Israeli governments, the diplomat shares his perspectives on US-Israel relations, criticizing the Biden administration for its delays in shipping armaments, but also warning against relying solely on Republican support for Israel. Magid elaborates.
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