Daily Briefing Oct. 15: Day 9 of Israel at war — pulse-racing story of bravery
Editor David Horovitz on US backing as the world awaits a ground incursion into Gaza and how Israel stands unified; reporter Sue Surkes on how reservists’ supply needs are being met
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.
Editor David Horovitz and reporter Sue Surkes join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today’s episode.
Israel is now in its 9th day of war, and we all await an expected ground incursion into Gaza. Today, the United States has sent a second aircraft carrier to the region. Horovitz shares what he sees as America’s role in supporting Israel during this war.
On Friday, Horovitz wrote about Israelis’ potent mix of rage and unity. He elaborates on the unique togetherness seen on streets today.
Surkes explores the issue of reservists’ needs and shares the newest developments.
And finally, we hear the heart-pounding story of a man saving his brother, through a high-speed chase and facing dozens of Hamas gunmen at Moshav Ein Habesor.
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Discussed articles include:
US sends second aircraft carrier to east Mediterranean to deter Iran, Hezbollah
Day 7 of the war: Rage and unity in Israel’s darkest hour
Planeloads of combat gear arriving, will get to soldiers soon – IDF, Defense Ministry
IDF says it’s providing all equipment. Reservists find different reality on ground
Heart-stopping accounts of bravery emerge from a town that repelled Hamas onslaught
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