Daily Briefing Feb. 8: Spyware revelations & West Bank 2nd homes for Arab Israelis
Political writer Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid discuss the latest NSO disclosures, coalition tremors, a Bennett-Biden call and Palestinian Authority real estate
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleWelcome 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.
Political writer Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg.
Schneider discusses the latest revelations about the NSO firm’s spyware relating to the Israel Police and several government ministries, and how the different sides of the government coalition are reacting to the news.
Magid gives an overview of Sunday’s 30-minute call between Prime Minister Bennett and US President Joe Biden, what they discussed and what it means for the US-Israel relationship.
Finally, Schneider provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how she researched and wrote her latest feature, about Arab Israelis buying second homes in Palestinian-controlled parts of the West Bank.
Discussed articles include:
Ministry heads, Netanyahu associates, activists said targeted by police with spyware
Court cancels hearing in Netanyahu trial to mull police spying implications
In phone call, Bennett and Biden discuss ‘steps to block Iranian nuclear program’
Lured by cheap prices and luxury digs, Arab Israelis are snapping up West Bank homes
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