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.
Today’s panel comprises Times of Israel military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and editor David Horovitz, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan.
We open today’s show by looking at the overnight rocket fire from Gaza to Israel, the reaction from the IDF and the possibility of a surprise flare-up in the south.
With Israel and Iran each stepping up threats and provocations, we ask the panel what’s behind the two countries’ latest moves and what the building tension says about their views on and hopes for the Biden administration.
And finally, we discuss Phil Spector’s complicated legacy of musical brilliance and murder.
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Discussed articles include:
2 Gaza rockets fired toward Ashdod land in sea; IDF strikes Hamas in response
With Iran held in check by Biden hopes, Israel grabs chance to hit hard in Syria
Likud minister warns Israel could attack Iran nuclear program if US rejoins deal
Phil Spector, ‘Wall of Sound’ music producer, murderer, dies at 81
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