Daily Briefing Nov. 26: Day 417 - Northern mayors livid about possible ceasefire

Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses the expected truce with Hezbollah; legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon reviews the PM’s trial and a Palestinian olive harvest

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.

Political correspondent Tal Schneider and legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon join host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

Schneider discusses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his security cabinet’s expected approval of a US-backed ceasefire proposal with the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon, noting reactions from local council leaders from the north who are angry and say their region is not yet secure.

Sharon talks about the decision to grant Netanyahu some more time to prepare his testimony for his criminal trial, as he and Schneider discuss the ramifications of a prime minister standing trial during war.

Sharon also weighs in on the attorney general’s decision to refrain from opening a criminal investigation of senior government officials who made incriminating remarks at the start of the war and describes a moment during a Palestinian olive harvest with a mix of volunteers.

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Discussed articles include:

Israel set to okay 60-day Lebanon truce Tuesday, but pledges to act against Hezbollah

State Attorney’s Office opposes PM’s new request to delay testifying in his trial

AG decides not to open criminal probes into senior officials for Gaza incitement

Tranquil day of olive harvesting belies mounting difficulties for Palestinian growers

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