Daily Briefing July 4: What we know about 'Operation Bayit Vagan,' where it's headed

Military reporter Emanuel Fabian fills us in on day 2 of the heaviest fighting in Jenin in decades; legal reporter Jeremy Sharon on yesterday’s airport protest, Milchan testimony

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.

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian and legal reporter Jeremy Sharon join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today’s episode.

Yesterday, Jenin saw some of the heaviest fighting in the area in two decades. Today, “Operation Bayit Vagan,” as it’s unofficially known, sees its second day as Israeli political and security leaders agree to continue with the counterterror operation. What goals have been met so far and where are we heading?

During anti-judicial overhaul demonstrations yesterday evening, 37 protesters were arrested for disturbing the peace after overrunning barricades, blocking roads, and entering Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 3 arrival hall. Sharon sets the scene of the unusual protest.

Testimony from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan is continuing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial yesterday. We hear the salient points of his testimony and how there are contradictions with previous statements.

Discussed articles include:

IDF says Palestinian gunmen showing little resistance in Jenin, some targets remain

Thousands flee Jenin as Israel indicates terror crackdown will continue

More large raids planned for Jenin, army says, as Israel vows to press offensive

Gallant: IDF dealt ‘heavy blow’ to terror, Jenin operation ‘progressing as planned’

Police tussle with anti-government protesters as chaos erupts at Ben Gurion Airport

Prosecutor: Milchan feels uncomfortable with Sara Netanyahu in room during testimony

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