Daily Briefing July 15: Day 283 – Trump assassination attempt spurs #MeToo among leaders

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 reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today’s episode.

Former US president Donald Trump called on Americans on Sunday to stand united after he was injured in an assassination attempt on Saturday and said that “God alone” saved him. In the shooting’s wake, international leaders, especially those who consider themselves Trump allies, drew parallels to other assassination attempts. Berman weighs in.

Likewise, in Jerusalem, Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs screened a compilation of video clips showing critics of the government engaging in “incitement against the prime minister” during the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday. The discussion was not on the cabinet’s original agenda but was added after the attempt on Trump’s life as a warning of what could arise in Israel.

Over the weekend, the IDF conducted a strike targeting leading Hamas terrorist Muhammad Deif and his deputy, Rafa’a Salameh. What are any repercussions on the hostage negotiations so far, as well as on the way in which the IDF is conducting the war?

In his first trip to Israel as UK foreign secretary, David Lammy called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to include the release of all hostages in Gaza. Who did he meet with during his two days in Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and what else did he say?

Last week, Berman joined 23 European ambassadors, consuls, and attachés to tour emptied-out areas along Israel’s northern border, as well as the IDF Northern Command headquarters in Safed. What was the point of the trip and what did he experience there?

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Discussed articles include:

Trump says ‘God alone’ saved him from assassination, urges Americans to unite

After attempt on Trump, cabinet watches video of alleged incitement against Netanyahu

IDF chief says military is creating all the pressure needed on Hamas for hostage deal

Biden to meet with Netanyahu at White House on July 22

Visiting UK foreign secretary urges immediate ceasefire including release of all hostages

Decision on Hezbollah must come ‘very soon’, senior MK tells European diplomats

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