Israel Daily News Podcast

Israel's election has produced a deadlock: Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holds 53 seats, Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc holds 48, and the Arab parties hold a historic 19, leaving neither side near the 61 needed to form a government. Now Naftali Bennett says he will recommend Eisenkot for prime minister, and President Herzog begins consultations on Wednesday. Arab parties make history, and Shanna takes on the New York Times coverage of it. The US has reportedly warned Gulf allies that strikes on Iran could come as early as November 4, the day after the American midterms. Plus! Host Shanna breaks down the Ja Rule concert and shares the story of artist Blima Nechama on the paintings bringing comfort to patients and families at Hadassah hospital.

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Nearly all ballots are counted and Israel’s election has produced a deadlock: Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc sits at 53 seats, Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc at 48, and Arab parties surge to 19, leaving neither side near the 61 needed. Likud is accusing Arab parties of “stealing” the election, while the Joint List says it’s ready to help oust Netanyahu. Big Plus! Host Shanna Fuld shares parts of her interview with rapper Ja Rule who flew into Israel to give his first ever performance. Israel Daily News got the exclusive – tune in to catch what his message is for Israelis.

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Polls have closed in Israel’s first election since October 7th, and the exit polls show no clear winner. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud is projected as the largest party with 24–25 seats, ahead of Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! at 21–23. The bloc opposed to Netanyahu edges his bloc, 52–53 seats to 50, but neither side reaches the 61 seats needed to form a government. Arab parties surge to a projected 17–18 seats. Channel 14’s exit poll is the outlier, giving Netanyahu’s bloc 60.

Exit polls are only an early indication, not results. The official count is still underway, and we expect a much clearer picture tomorrow.
In today’s episode, we break down a record-turnout Election Day: complaints to the Central Elections Committee, voting-hour fights, and security incidents. Then Shanna takes to the streets of Tel Aviv to bring you the voice of the people. You’ll hear from voters across the political spectrum right after they cast their ballots, including Nidal, an Arab Israeli fish shop owner from Jaffa.

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Brad Lander is detained during an olive harvest in the West Bank, reports point to possible U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran, and Israel’s October 27 election enters its final days. Plus, Shanna Fuld reports from the Galilee on efforts to bring jobs, investment, and new opportunities to northern Israel.

In this episode of Israel Daily News with Shanna Fuld, we cover the latest developments in Israeli politics, security, and the economy, followed by a special field report from the Galilee and a Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig.

IN THIS EPISODE

TOP ISRAEL NEWS

• Iran tensions: Reports suggest the U.S. and Israel are preparing for a possible strike against Iran after the upcoming elections. We examine what has been reported about military preparations and the political timing.
• Israel’s election race: Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party leads in several polls, while Likud and the competing blocs face the challenge of securing the 61 Knesset seats needed to form a government.
• Brad Lander detained: The New York congressional candidate and former New York City Comptroller was detained while participating in an olive harvest in the West Bank. We cover the competing accounts surrounding the incident.
• West Bank olive harvest tensions: The harvest season has become a flashpoint amid reports of violence against Palestinian farmers and international observers.
• Israel’s economy: The Bank of Israel keeps its interest rate at 3.25% and calls on the next government to address debt and pursue growth reforms.
• Remembering Yitzhak Rabin: Israel marks 31 years since the assassination of the former prime minister.

SPECIAL REPORT: JOBS HEAD NORTH TO THE GALILEE

Shanna travels to northern Israel with Jewish National Fund-USA to explore efforts to make the Galilee a place not just to visit, but to build a career and raise a family.

The report features:

• The Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF on Kibbutz Gonen and its partnerships with local farmers, wineries, and small businesses.
• Anna Ovadia on building the region’s profile as a culinary destination.
• Orit Omar on why employment is essential to strengthening communities in northern Israel.
• HubAita Innovation and Employment Center and its role in supporting companies and creating jobs.
• Dana Ukusman on changing perceptions about careers and salaries in the north.
• Ornadav Argov on innovation, high-quality employment, and the Galilee Ladies entrepreneurial community, which connects 2,000 women across Jewish and Arab communities.

TORAH THOUGHT WITH RABBI YOSSI MADVIG

Rabbi Yossi Madvig explores Abraham’s three altars, the interpretations of Rashi and the Midrash, and how the altars relate to gratitude, repentance, and the desire for spiritual connection.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Israel Daily News: Headlines and Special Report Preview
01:00 Reports of Possible U.S.-Israeli Action Against Iran
02:00 Israel’s Election Countdown and Netanyahu’s Position
03:00 Latest Polls: Yashar, Likud and the 61-Seat Threshold
04:00 Election Tensions and Brad Lander’s Detention
05:00 Why Brad Lander Was Detained During the Olive Harvest
06:00 West Bank Violence and Israel’s Interest Rate Decision
07:00 Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rates at 3.25%
08:00 Special Report: Bringing Jobs to Northern Israel
09:00 Galilee Culinary Institute and Local Businesses
10:00 Meet Anna Ovadia: Building a Culinary Destination
11:00 Local Producers and the Case for Investing in the Galilee
12:00 Orit Omar on Employment and Regional Growth
13:00 HubAita: Innovation, Companies and New Jobs
14:00 Why Jobs and Infrastructure Matter in Northern Israel
15:00 Changing Perceptions About Working in the Galilee
16:00 Ornadav Argov on Innovation and Women Entrepreneurs
17:00 Galilee Ladies: Connecting 2,000 Women Entrepreneurs
18:00 Torah Thought with Rabbi Yossi Madvig: Abraham’s Altars
19:00 Rashi, the Midrash and the Meaning of the First Two Altars
20:00 What an Altar Represents: Sustenance, Atonement and Connection
21:00 The Meaning Behind Different Types of Sacrifices
22:00 Torah Study, Repentance and Spiritual Connection
23:00 Why Abraham’s Third Altar Represents Unity With God
24:00 The Three Altars and the Three Temples
25:00 The Ultimate Purpose of Spiritual Service
26:00 Sign-Off and Upcoming Election Event

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President Donald Trump endorses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eight days before Israel’s; Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party leading most polls but neither bloc reaching the 61 seats needed; and a boy of about 14 is killed and 24 others are hurt by an unexploded Hezbollah cluster bomb on a school hike near the Lebanese border.

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Israeli Election & Government Explainer; Israel Daily News; Thu. Oct 15, 2026
Ep. 888

With less than two weeks until Israel's October 27th election, Israel Daily News political analyst Benyamin Moalem breaks down the parties, the blocs and the race for 61 seats. Recorded live at an election explainer hosted by Barter Tel Aviv and moderated by Shanna Fuld. If you're confused about who's running, how government works in Israel and what it all means, this episode is for you.

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Could a new political party shake up Israel’s next Knesset?

As Israel prepares for its October 27 elections, former IDF general Ofer Winter, Israeli Arab advocate Yoseph Haddad, and former Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discuss their vision for Israel’s future as candidates for the new Amcha Israel party.

In this special Israel Daily News podcast episode, host Shana Fuld brings you highlights from an October 5 election event organized with Tribe Tel Aviv and Tel Aviv International Salon.

Ofer Winter explains why he entered politics after 34 years of military service, his views on Israel’s national security strategy, and his controversial proposal for Gaza.

Yoseph Haddad discusses the party’s approach to military and national service, including proposals involving Israel’s Haredi and Arab communities.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum examines Israel’s public diplomacy challenges, the need for a coordinated international communications strategy, and the future of normalization with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

In this episode:

• Why Ofer Winter entered Israeli politics
• Amcha Israel’s electoral ambitions and proposed political changes
• Winter’s security strategy and proposals for Gaza
• Military recruitment, reserve service, and Haredi enlistment
• Yoseph Haddad’s approach to national service
• Israel’s international public diplomacy challenges
• Saudi-Israeli normalization and the Abraham Accords

Hear directly from three Amcha Israel candidates about their proposals, priorities, and expectations for Israel’s political future.

This episode features selected highlights from a live event, not the complete two-hour discussion. The views expressed by the speakers are their own.

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00:00 Introduction: Israel's Elections and Amcha Israel 01:00 Meet Ofer Winter, Yoseph Haddad & Fleur Hassan-Nahoum 01:35 Ofer Winter: Why I Entered Politics 03:00 Can Amcha Israel Surprise the Election? 04:30 Winter's Security Vision and Gaza Proposal 06:00 Winter Explains His Three-Step Gaza Plan 08:00 Israel's Public Diplomacy and Security Strategy 09:00 Rethinking Israel's Military Strategy 10:00 Haredi Recruitment and the IDF Reserves 11:00 Yoseph Haddad on National Service 12:00 "You Serve, You Get": Haddad's Proposal 13:00 Recruitment Plans for Haredi and Arab Israelis 15:00 Addressing Barriers to Military Service 17:00 Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on Israel's Global Image 18:00 Israel's Public Diplomacy Challenges 19:00 Why Public Diplomacy Is a National Security Issue 20:00 Saudi Normalization and the Abraham Accords 21:00 Supporting Independent Israeli Journalism 22:00 Closing Remarks and Credits

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What happens when a Jewish artist uses music to preserve her heritage, confront antisemitism, and pass Jewish joy on to the next generation?

On this episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, host Shanna Fuld sits down with Daniella Rabbani, a singer, actress, and filmmaker whose work spans Yiddish theater, television, film, and Jewish music.

Daniella’s new album, Klezmerette, brings classic Yiddish songs to life through dance tunes, cabaret, folk ballads, and tango. Produced by Grammy winner Joanie Leeds and klezmer clarinetist Michael Winograd, the album reflects Daniella’s two-decade journey with Yiddish music and her determination to keep the language and culture alive.

The granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Daniella shares how her family’s history shaped her connection to Yiddish, while her Persian Jewish heritage taught her that Jewish identity can encompass many languages, traditions, and backgrounds.

Together, Shanna and Daniella discuss how Jewish music carried people through some of history’s darkest moments, the meaning of “We Will Dance Again” after October 7, and the importance of preserving stories for future generations. Daniella also reflects on rising antisemitism, speaking out as a Jewish artist, and her personal experience of grief and family ties to Israel.

Hear Daniella sing excerpts from classic Yiddish songs, explain the stories behind the music, and share why her latest project is about more than preserving the past: it is about inheriting joy.

In this episode:

• The story behind Daniella Rabbani’s album Klezmerette
• Why Yiddish music survived even during the Holocaust
• Jewish pride, identity, and rising antisemitism
• Persian and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage
• “We Will Dance Again” and the cultural legacy of October 7
• Daniella’s family connection to Israel and her late sister
• Her album release concert and documentary

Klezmerette releases October 16, with an album preview concert at The Cutting Room in New York on October 15.

Follow Daniella Rabbani on Instagram @daniellarabbani or visit daniellarabbani.com.

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At the end of the episode, Rabbi Yossi Madvig shares a Torah thought on the meaning of the number ten, creation, and repentance.

00:00 — Meet Daniella Rabbani: The Story Behind Klezmerette

• 01:00 — Jewish Identity, Advocacy & Speaking Out
• 02:00 — Why Daniella Made a Yiddish Album
• 03:00 — Growing Up With Jewish Languages & Holocaust Survivor Grandparents
• 04:00 — Persian Jewish Heritage and Unity Across Jewish Communities
• 05:00 — The 20-Year Journey Behind Klezmerette
• 06:00 — How Yiddish Music Survived the Holocaust
• 07:00 — Passing Jewish Stories From Generation to Generation
• 08:00 — October 7, Historical Memory & the Importance of Storytelling
• 09:00 — Why Music Helps Preserve Jewish History
• 10:00 — The Humor, Resilience & Joy of Yiddish Music
• 11:00 — Daniella Sings in Yiddish
• 12:00 — “Frayling”: A Tango About Love and Loss
• 13:00 — “A Yiddishe Mame” and Classic Yiddish Songs
• 14:00 — Jewish Mothers, Music & Emotion
• 15:00 — Why Culture Matters During War
• 16:00 — “We Will Dance Again” After October 7
• 17:00 — Inheriting Joy Instead of Trauma
• 18:00 — Finding Light Across Cultures
• 19:00 — Being a Jewish Artist After October 7
• 20:00 — Antisemitism in the Entertainment Industry
• 21:00 — Daniella’s Personal Connection to Israel
• 22:00 — Her Late Sister, Family History & Jewish Advocacy
• 23:00 — Loving Israel While Living With Fear
• 24:00 — Family Memories, Persian Heritage & Israel
• 25:00 — Klezmerette: Album and Documentary Details
• 26:00 — Antisemitism in New York & the Album Release Concert
• 27:00 — The Documentary, Family Loss & Carrying Heritage Forward
• 28:00 — Daniella Sings a Zionist Song in Yiddish
• 29:00 — Daniella’s Message to Shanna Fuld
• 30:00 — Where to Find Daniella’s Music
• 31:00 — Torah Thought: Why Was the World Created in Ten Utterances?
• 32:00 — The Meaning of Ten in Jewish Tradition
• 33:00 — The Ten Commandments and Creation
• 34:00 — Torah and the Natural Order
• 35:00 — The Single Utterance and Transcendence
• 36:00 — Repentance and the Transcendent Realm
• 37:00 — What Repentance Reveals About the Divine
• 38:00 — Final Torah Thought & Shanna’s Sign-Off

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Host remarks: Three years ago today, Hamas launched the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. On the anniversary, host Shanna Fuld shares her own October 7th story. She became one of the first journalists inside the kibbutzim. She looks back on covering the Shura base, the funerals of Hadar Goldin and Dror Or, and what Ran Gvili's parents told her before he became the last hostage to come home. Plus, how Israel is marking the day, and why the country keeps moving forward.

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“He was supposed to come back home just a few hours later.”

For this special Israel Daily News October 7 series, Shanna Fuld sits down with Alma Levin-Friedman, a 34-year-old mother of two and PhD student from Eilat whose husband, Major Reservist Itamar Levin-Friedman, was killed fighting in Gaza.

Itamar was a teacher, a reservist, a sniper commander and a member of Lotar Eilat, an IDF counterterrorism unit. On October 7, 2023, he was among the first forces to respond in southern Israel. He spent months serving in the south before repeatedly entering Gaza.

His final mission was his seventh deployment into Gaza.

On November 11, 2024, Itamar was killed by a Hamas sniper. It was the final day of his mission. He was expected to return home to his wife and two young children just hours later.

In this deeply personal conversation, Alma shares what it was like to wake Itamar up on October 7, watch him leave their home in his uniform, and hear him say:

“This is not something small. We are at war.”

She talks about raising their children without their father, preserving his memory, rebuilding a sense of safety for her family, and carrying on the values he believed in.

The interview also features the powerful words Itamar wrote for his students about October 7 and the responsibility of reservists who leave behind their families, jobs and ordinary lives to defend Israel.

His message was ultimately about more than military service. It was a call for Israeli society to remain united, respectful and compassionate—and to be worthy of the sacrifices made by those who serve.

Alma also discusses the community of Israeli widows and orphans created by the war, her ongoing PhD studies in sociology, and the challenges of rebuilding a life while the war itself continues.

As Israel approaches another election, Alma explains what she believes Itamar would have wanted for the country: a society where people with different political views can stand together, serve together and feel that they all have a place.

This is the story of one family, but also a conversation about loss, resilience, motherhood, military service, Israeli society and what it means to keep living after October 7.

Watch, listen and remember Itamar Levin-Friedman.

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Timestamps

00:00 Meet Alma Levin-Friedman: An October 7 Widow
01:00 Alma & Itamar: A Life Together Since Their Teens
02:00 Lotar Eilat & Itamar’s Role in the IDF
03:00 Where Were They on October 7?
04:00 “This Is Not Something Small. We Are at War.”
05:00 Itamar’s Missions Into Gaza
06:00 The Father and Husband Itamar Was
07:00 Raising Two Children Without Their Father
08:00 Keeping Itamar’s Memory Alive
09:00 Itamar’s Words to His Students
10:00 “They Need Me Now” — Itamar on October 7
11:00 “Don’t Forget the Price Reservists Pay”
12:00 Itamar’s Call for a Strong, United Society
13:00 Israel’s Divisions Before October 7
14:00 How the Children Are Processing Their Loss
15:00 The Support Israel’s Widows & Orphans Receive
16:00 When a Loss Becomes a Loss for a Community
17:00 Trying to Rebuild a Life During War
18:00 Itamar’s Final Mission in Gaza
19:00 The Community of October 7 Widows & Orphans
20:00 Alma’s PhD & Building a New Life
21:00 Itamar’s Vision for a More United Israel
22:00 Remembering Itamar & His Legacy

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Israeli passengers are being hailed as heroes after stopping an attempted plane hijacking on a flydubai flight carrying 174 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

According to the report, the co-pilot allegedly attacked and repeatedly stabbed the captain before attempting to take control of the aircraft. The plane then plunged more than 4,000 meters — roughly 13,000 feet — in about one minute.

Israeli passengers and off-duty pilots rushed into the cockpit and restrained the attacker. One passenger, Yaniv Hayun, helped pull the aircraft's nose up, while dentist Dr. Shota Musayev treated the wounded captain throughout the emergency.

The plane was diverted and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, before the passengers were eventually flown back to Israel. Four passengers are being recommended for Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism.

The episode also covers President Trump's rejection of Iran's proposed broader deal involving the Strait of Hormuz, the reported possibility of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, the death of a Hamas terrorist connected to the kidnapping of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or on October 7, and a new report alleging that a Houthi weapons cell used Anthropic's Claude AI to develop missile guidance software.

Plus, the latest developments from Israel and the Middle East.

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Timestamps

00:00 Israeli passengers stop attempted plane hijacking
01:00 Plane plunges 13,000 feet as passengers storm cockpit
02:00 Passenger grabs controls & dentist saves captain
03:00 Emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
04:00 Israeli Air Force escort & passengers return home
05:00 Four passengers nominated for Civilian Heroism Award
06:00 Investigation into how the Omani co-pilot got on the flight
07:00 Trump rejects Iran's proposed deal
08:00 October 7 terrorist behind Noa Argamani kidnapping killed
09:00 Houthis allegedly use AI to develop missile guidance software
10:00 Support Israel Daily News
11:00 Sukkot message & closing

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The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States is fighting for his life after a car-ramming terror attack — the same family that already lost a son in Gaza; Prime Minister Netanyahu lands in New York to address the UN General Assembly & Israel’s Central Elections Committee votes to bar Ra'am and the Joint List from the October 27th election, but the Court might overturn it. Plus! A Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, NY.

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Lebanon’s future is at the center of a major diplomatic push as President Joseph Aoun meets French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Paris. The talks come as Israel and Lebanon explore a possible security framework, including what could eventually replace UNIFIL in southern Lebanon.

In this episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld breaks down the history behind the Israel-Lebanon conflict and explains why UNIFIL has remained in southern Lebanon for nearly 50 years.

The discussion covers the origins of UNIFIL, the PLO’s presence in southern Lebanon, Israel’s 1978 and 1982 operations, Hezbollah’s emergence, and the aftermath of the Second Lebanon War.

Shana also explains the current proposal being discussed: Israeli forces could withdraw as the Lebanese military moves into southern Lebanon and Hezbollah is disarmed. But Israel says the Lebanese army must prove it can actually remove Hezbollah from the area before an Israeli withdrawal can take place.

The episode also covers:

🇱🇧 Joseph Aoun’s meeting with Macron and King Abdullah II
🇮🇱 Israel-Lebanon security talks
🇺🇳 The future of UNIFIL
Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm
The history of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War
Israel’s peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan
The evolving situation on Israel’s Syrian and Lebanese borders
🇵🇸 The IDF confirmation of the death of Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid
Israel’s upcoming October 27 election
Political disqualification petitions before the election
An IDF inquiry into a controversial Gaza documentary
🇲🇦 Israel and Morocco upgrading diplomatic relations to full embassies
The Abraham Accords and expanding regional ties
Rosh Hashanah and the upcoming Yom Kippur holiday

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Timestamps

00:00 Aoun Meets Macron Over Lebanon’s Future
01:00 How UNIFIL Began in Southern Lebanon
02:00 Israel’s 1978 Operation & UNIFIL
03:00 Israel’s 1982 Lebanon War
04:00 Why UNIFIL Has Remained for Nearly 50 Years
05:00 Israel-Lebanon Talks in Washington
06:00 Hezbollah Must Disarm Before Israeli Withdrawal
07:00 The 1948 Arab-Israeli War Begins
08:00 The Nakba & Israel’s Independence
09:00 Israel’s Peace Treaties With Egypt & Jordan
10:00 Syria, Lebanon & Israel’s Other Borders
11:00 Hamas Rafah Commander Killed
12:00 Election Disqualification Battles Begin
13:00 High Court & Political Party Bans
14:00 IDF Orders Inquiry Into Gaza Documentary
15:00 Support Israel Daily News
16:00 Military Investigation & Classified Information
17:00 Israel & Morocco Upgrade Diplomatic Ties
18:00 Abraham Accords Anniversary
19:00 Yom Kippur Programming Announcement
20:00 Rosh Hashanah, Pomegranates & Israeli Tradition
21:00 Israeli Artisans & Holiday Gifts
22:00 Tel Aviv Weather & Daily Wrap-Up
23:00 Shabbat Shalom & Gmar Chatima Tova

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Iranian pressure, the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi attacks, Israel's political tensions, Fauda's depiction of October 7, and a powerful Rosh Hashanah story from a freed hostage.

On today's episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shanna Fuld brings you the latest developments across Israel and the Middle East.

Iran is accusing the United States and Austria of blocking its nuclear delegation from attending the International Atomic Energy Agency conference in Vienna, as the diplomatic relationship between Washington and Tehran remains deeply strained.

We also look at reports of Chinese intelligence sharing with Iran ahead of an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan, as President Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.

In Gaza, President Trump says Hamas is willing to give up its weapons, while Israel continues to insist that Hamas must disarm. The ceasefire remains fragile, with Israel and Hamas offering competing accounts of the situation on the ground.

Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi forces continue attacking Saudi Arabia. With the Houthis controlling key territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dramatically reduced, the security of regional energy and shipping routes remains a major concern.

We also examine the Israeli political debate over whether Arab-majority parties Ra'am and the Joint List should be barred from running in the upcoming October 27 election, including the legal history surrounding previous attempts to disqualify political parties.

Then, a major cultural story: the fifth season of Fauda has drawn international attention for its dramatization of the October 7 massacre. The episodes have sparked strong reactions from viewers around the world, while the series' Israeli cast and production team have personal connections to the war.

And we end with a powerful Rosh Hashanah story.

Israel has reached its first Rosh Hashanah since October 7, 2023 without a hostage remaining in Gaza. Freed hostage Matan Angrest, who spent 738 days in Hamas captivity, returned home from a five-month trip through South America so he could celebrate the holiday with his family.

His story is a reminder of what freedom means after years of captivity—and why being together with family during the holidays can carry a significance that is difficult to put into words.

In this episode:

• Iran's dispute with the IAEA and Austria
• U.S.-Iran tensions and China's alleged intelligence connection
• Trump's Gaza ceasefire efforts
• Israel's position on Hamas disarmament
• Ra'am, the Joint List and Israel's upcoming election
• Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
• The Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis
• Israel's political debate over party disqualifications
• Fauda's October 7 episodes
• Rosh Hashanah and the return of freed hostage Matan Angrest

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Timestamps
• 00:00 Iran Blocked From IAEA Conference Amid U.S. Pressure
01:00 Trump, China & the Upcoming Xi Jinping Summit
02:00 Trump Says Hamas May Give Up Its Weapons
03:00 Israel, Hamas & the Gaza Ceasefire
04:00 Could Ra'am and the Joint List Be Banned?
05:00 Israel's High Court & Political Party Bans
06:00 Houthi Attacks Target Saudi Arabia
07:00 Houthis Take Control of Yemen's Red Sea Coast
08:00 Strait of Hormuz Shipping Collapses
09:00 Controversial Gaza Film Sparks Israeli Backlash
10:00 IDF Rejects Allegations in the Film
11:00 Fauda Season 5 Depicts October 7
12:00 How Fauda Portrays the October 7 Massacre
13:00 Israel's First Rosh Hashanah Without Hostages in Gaza
14:00 Freed Hostage Matan Angrest Returns Home for Rosh Hashanah
15:00 Israel Daily News Weekly Newsletter & Sign-Off

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Iranian threats, rising regional tensions, Lebanon talks, Israel's political landscape, and a deep dive into Iran's internal struggles.

On today's episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld brings you the latest developments across Israel and the region as the country prepares for the upcoming High Holiday period.

Israel says it is prepared to respond decisively if Iran attacks during the upcoming holiday season, while the region continues to experience heightened tensions. We also discuss Israel's decision to release five Lebanese prisoners as a goodwill gesture and the possibility of a historic shift in Israel-Lebanon relations.

In Israeli politics, a new poll shows the race between Netanyahu's coalition and the opposition tightening, with both blocs currently struggling to reach the 61 seats needed to form a government.

The episode also examines continuing tensions in Judea and Samaria, including settler violence and clashes in Al-Mughayyir, as well as President Herzog's comments regarding the difficulty of bringing perpetrators to justice.

Plus, Shana takes you inside a HaSod Rosh Hashanah gift box, featuring Israeli-made products including local wine, honey, tea, chocolate, candles, and more. Use code IDN10 for 10% off qualifying orders.

We also remember feminist icon Gloria Steinem, explore Israel's latest water challenges after multiple desalination plants shut down, and discuss the closure of Jerusalem's Cafe Basima on Shabbat.

The episode features highlights from a Sunset Series event with Iran scholar Professor Meir Litvak, who discussed Iran's internal water crisis, brain drain, aging population, and the possibility that internal societal pressure could ultimately pose a greater threat to the Iranian regime than military strikes.

We also preview the upcoming Jewish Women Changing the World panel and the HER Tel Aviv Festival.

The episode concludes with a Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig exploring the seventh Haftarah of consolation, God's relationship with humanity in times of suffering, and the meaning of divine mercy as we approach Rosh Hashanah.

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Timestamps

00:00 Iran Threats & Israel Prepares for Rosh Hashanah
01:00 Israel Ready to Respond to an Iranian Attack
02:00 Israel Releases Five Lebanese Prisoners
03:00 Israel-Lebanon Relations & New Election Poll
04:00 Israeli Politics: The 61-Seat Majority
05:00 Netanyahu Gains Ground & Settler Violence
06:00 West Bank Tensions & Al-Mughayyir
07:00 Rosh Hashanah Gifts from the Holy Land
08:00 HaSod Rosh Hashanah Gift Box Unboxing
09:00 Israeli Wine, Tea & Local Products
10:00 Honey, Scarf & Israeli Apple Cocktails
11:00 What's Inside the Rest of the Gift Box?
12:00 Remembering Gloria Steinem
13:00 Steinem's Legacy & Connection to Israel
14:00 Israel's Desalination Crisis
15:00 Water Security & Israeli Technology
16:00 Jerusalem Cafe Closes on Shabbat
17:00 Controversy Surrounding Cafe Basima
18:00 Iran Scholar Professor Meir Litvak
19:00 Iran's Internal Struggles
20:00 Iran's Water Crisis & Brain Drain
21:00 Could Iran Collapse From Within?
22:00 Iran's Regional Ambitions
23:00 Jewish Women Changing the World
24:00 Sword of Iron & Women in Israel
25:00 HER Tel Aviv & Torah Thought
26:00 God's Presence in Our Troubles
27:00 Understanding Divine Compassion
28:00 God Beyond Creation & With Us
29:00 Kabbalah, Mercy & Rachamim
30:00 Preparing for Rosh Hashanah
31:00 Tel Aviv Weather & Closing

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The 60-day U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding has expired — and the United States is taking military action.

In today's episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld breaks down the latest escalation after American forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, following reports that the IRGC was preparing to target shipping lanes. Iran is now threatening to respond.

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut for business and Iran's economy under growing pressure, what comes next for the U.S., Iran, Israel, and the wider region?

Shana also examines the growing political battle inside Israel ahead of the October 27th election, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's concerns over Ofer Winter's new People of Israel party and the latest polling showing Netanyahu's coalition below the 61-seat threshold needed to form a government.

The episode also covers growing tensions over Haredi military service after 16 Givati Brigade soldiers refused to board an armored vehicle because a female paramedic was onboard, the ongoing debate over religious accommodations in the IDF, and the political battle over Haredi enlistment.

Shana marks two years since the IDF recovered the bodies of six hostages murdered by Hamas: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Ori Danino, Alex Lubnov, and Almog Sarusi. She reflects on their lives, their families, and the impact their deaths had on Israel and the world.

The episode also examines rising settler violence in the West Bank, concerns raised by senior IDF officials about Palestinian retaliation, the controversy surrounding Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, and the vandalism of a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem.

And on a more positive note, Israel has scored another major achievement in the defense industry, signing its largest-ever defense export deal — a $3.5 billion agreement with Greece for a comprehensive missile-defense system known as the "Achilles Shield."

In this episode:

🇺🇸 U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers
🇮🇷 Iran threatens retaliation
🚢 Strait of Hormuz tensions
🇮🇱 Netanyahu and Israel's October election
🗳️ Ofer Winter's new political party
🎖️ Haredi enlistment and IDF tensions
🕯️ Remembering the six hostages murdered by Hamas
⚠️ Rising settler violence in Judea and Samaria
🕌 Temple Mount tensions
🛡️ Israel's $3.5 billion defense deal with Greece

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Timestamps
• 00:00 U.S. Strikes Iran After 60-Day MOU Expires
01:00 Iran's Economy, Strait of Hormuz & Israel's Election
02:00 Ofer Winter Challenges Netanyahu
03:00 Netanyahu's Coalition Falls Short of 61 Seats
04:00 Ofer Winter's People of Israel Party
05:00 16 Givati Soldiers Refuse Mission Over Female Paramedic
06:00 Smotrich Defends Soldiers Amid IDF Debate
07:00 Haredi Draft Crisis Intensifies
08:00 Remembering Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas
09:00 Protesters Demand October 7th State Inquiry
10:00 The Day Israel Learned the Six Hostages Were Dead
11:00 Remembering Hersh, Eden, Carmel & the Other Hostages
12:00 Hersh Goldberg-Polin's Message of Hope
13:00 IDF Warns of Palestinian Retaliation
14:00 Why the West Bank Remains So Contested
15:00 Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Criticizes Ben-Gvir
16:00 The Temple Mount Controversy Explained
17:00 Supporting Israel Daily News & Jewish Businesses
18:00 Rosh Hashanah Gifts & Israeli Products
19:00 Get 10% Off with Code IDN10
20:00 Israel Signs Record $3.5 Billion Defense Deal
21:00 Israel's Growing Defense Technology Exports
22:00 Closing, Weather & Israel Weekly News

#Israel #Iran #Trump #IsraelNews #USIran #MiddleEast #Netanyahu #IDF #Gaza #Hamas #IsraelPolitics #IsraeliPolitics #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #HarediDraft #Hostages #WestBank #TempleMount #IsraelDefense #IsraelDailyNews

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An IDF social media video appeared to advise ultra-Orthodox Israelis facing military draft enforcement on how to avoid arrest at Ben Gurion Airport — and it was quickly deleted. In this episode of Israel Daily News, Shanna Fuld breaks down the controversy surrounding the now-deleted IDF video ahead of the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine.

The video reportedly used an AI character called “Dudy the Explainer” to explain how draft evaders could avoid being detained at the airport. The controversy comes as Israel's long-running battle over Haredi military service intensifies and new legislation has left some pilgrimage-bound Israelis facing draft-evader status.

Shanna also examines the growing security tensions in Judea and Samaria, including the strategic significance of the proposed E1 settlement expansion, British pressure over Israeli settlements, and warnings about settler violence.

Meanwhile, election season is heating up. Gadi Eisenkot is calling a two-state solution “delusional” following October 7th while simultaneously criticizing the E1 expansion as a strategic mistake. He also takes aim at Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over settler violence.

The episode also looks back at the 2014 Gaza war, including reports of secret direct back-channel contacts between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas through intermediary Shlomi Fogel — contacts that Netanyahu's office and Fogel have denied.

Plus, Shanna speaks about Tal Goldstein-Almog, a young survivor of Hamas captivity, and highlights his interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan. And in a cultural tribute, Shanna remembers Dolly Parton and the extraordinary impact of her Imagination Library, including its connection to PJ Library and Israel's Sifriyat Pijama program. The episode also remembers Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, including her acclaimed 2021 exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Finally, Rabbi Yossi Madvig explores this week's Torah portion, Ki Tavo, discussing light and darkness, the Messianic era, and the difference between the afterlife and the “world to come.”

In this episode:

• The controversial IDF video for draft evaders

• Why the IDF deleted the video

• The Haredi military draft crisis

• The Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman

• Airport enforcement and draft evaders

• Rising tensions in Judea and Samaria

• The E1 settlement expansion plan

• British pressure over Israeli settlements

• Gadi Eisenkot's election campaign

• Israel's upcoming elections

• IDF operations against October 7th attackers

• Tal Goldstein-Almog and his experience in captivity

• Reports of secret Netanyahu-Hamas contacts in 2014

• Israel Daily News' independent journalism

• Rosh Hashanah gifts from Israeli artists

• Dolly Parton's global legacy and PJ Library

• Yayoi Kusama's legacy in Israel

• Torah thought with Rabbi Yossi Madvig

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Timestamps

00:00 IDF Video Advises Draft Evaders Ahead of Uman Pilgrimage
01:00 The Deleted “Dudy the Explainer” Video
02:00 Why the IDF Post Was Removed
03:00 How Draft Evaders Are Caught at the Airport
04:00 Rising Tensions in Judea & Samaria
05:00 The E1 Settlement Expansion Plan
06:00 Israel Responds to British Sanctions
07:00 Gadi Eisenkot Rejects Two-State Solution
08:00 Eisenkot Takes Aim at Smotrich & Ben-Gvir
09:00 IDF Kills October 7th Attackers in Gaza
10:00 Tal Goldstein-Almog’s Story of Captivity
11:00 Secret Netanyahu-Hamas Talks?
12:00 What Happened During the 2014 Back Channel
13:00 Supporting Independent Journalism
14:00 Rosh Hashanah Gifts From Israeli Artists
15:00 Remembering Dolly Parton
16:00 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library & PJ Library
17:00 Sifriyat Pijama & Dolly’s Global Impact
18:00 Remembering Yayoi Kusama
19:00 Kusama’s Legacy in Israel
20:00 Her 2021 Tel Aviv Exhibition
21:00 Torah Thought: Ki Tavo
22:00 Rising Above the Darkness
23:00 The Afterlife vs. the World to Come
24:00 The Messianic Paradox
25:00 Sign-Off & Shabbat Shalom

#Israel #IsraelNews #IDF #IsraeliPolitics #IsraelPolitics #HarediDraft #DraftCrisis #Uman #RoshHashanah #JudeaAndSamaria #WestBank #E1 #Gaza #Hamas #Netanyahu #GadiEisenkot #October7 #IsraelDefenseForces #MiddleEast #DollyParton #YayoiKusama #IsraelDailyNews #IsraelDailyNewsPodcast #BreakingNews

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Iran’s 60-day window with the United States has expired — and there is still no diplomatic breakthrough.

In today's Israel Daily News, Shana Fuld breaks down the latest developments across Israel, Iran, and the region, including reports that Tehran used the 60-day period to expand missile and drone production and strengthen coordination with its proxy forces in Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon.

The Trump administration is now pushing what it calls an “economic D-Day” against Iran, targeting the country's oil exports, banking system, and foreign trade networks. Iran's currency has fallen to a record low, while tensions continue to rise across the region.

Meanwhile, Israel's domestic political battle is intensifying ahead of the October 27 election.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak following the arrest of a yeshiva student who failed to report for his IDF draft summons. The Haredi draft exemption debate has become one of the defining political issues in Israel, with coalition parties pushing new legislation while critics argue that all Israelis should share the burden of military service.

Shana also breaks down Netanyahu's warning to right-wing voters about smaller parties potentially failing to cross the electoral threshold — and why reaching 61 seats is so important for forming a government.

Plus, a major historical discovery:

Divers have located the wreck of the Altalena, the ship at the center of one of the most painful episodes in Israel's early history.

The ship, carrying weapons, fighters, and immigrants, arrived in Israel in 1948 and became the center of a confrontation between David Ben-Gurion's government and Menachem Begin's Irgun. When the IDF opened fire on the ship, Begin ordered his fighters not to retaliate in order to prevent a civil war.

Now, decades later, the wreck has been located intact roughly 500 meters underwater off the coast of Tel Aviv.

In this episode:

• Iran's 60-day U.S. memorandum expires
• Trump's new “economic D-Day” sanctions campaign
• Iran's collapsing currency
• Rising tensions near Saudi Arabia
• Israel's Haredi military draft crisis
• The fight over new draft exemption legislation
• Netanyahu's warning to right-wing voters
• Shin Bet chief David Zini and Gadi Eisenkot
• Settler violence in the West Bank
• International stabilization plans for Gaza
• Mansour Abbas and Palestinian statehood
• The discovery of the Altalena wreck
• Ben-Gurion vs. Menachem Begin
• How the Altalena nearly triggered civil war
• Israel Daily News updates and how to support independent journalism
• The Maccabiah Games and the “Jewish Olympics”

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Timestamps

00:00 Iran’s 60-Day Window Ends With No Deal
01:00 Trump’s “Economic D-Day” Against Iran
02:00 Israel’s Haredi Draft Crisis Explodes
03:00 The Battle Over Haredi Draft Exemptions
04:00 Why the Draft Is a Major Election Issue
05:00 Shin Bet Chief Defends Eisenkot Decision
06:00 Netanyahu Warns Right-Wing Voters
07:00 Settler Violence & Gaza Stabilization Plans
08:00 Mansour Abbas & the Gaza Debate
09:00 The Altalena Wreck Has Been Found
10:00 How the Altalena Clash Began
11:00 Menachem Begin’s Decision That Changed Israel
12:00 Israel Daily News Updates
13:00 Rosh Hashanah Gift Recommendations
14:00 Upcoming Israel Travel & Holiday Content
15:00 The Maccabiah Games: The Jewish Olympics
16:00 Sign-Off & Israel Weekly News
17:00 Thanks to Our Sponsors & Production Team

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In this episode:
• Sharen Haskel explains why she left the government
• The controversy surrounding military draft exemptions
• Why she says Israel’s security was being compromised
• The launch of the new Israel First political party
• Haskel on being the only woman currently leading a party
• Why she says Israeli politics needs a “mother”
• Her vision for right-wing unity
• Moving beyond the “pro-Bibi vs. anti-Bibi” political divide
• Israel First’s five pillars: security, free markets, education, civil liberties and Zionist unity
• Plans to reduce taxes and bureaucracy
• Reforming Israel’s education system
• School choice and education vouchers
• The role of arts and culture in Israeli society
• Restricting the power of labor unions
• PTSD among Israeli soldiers and veterans
• Haskel’s proposed PTSD authority
• Medicinal cannabis and psychedelic treatments for PTSD
• Why she believes cannabis reform could become a major Israeli industry
• What happens if Israel First fails to cross the electoral threshold
• Haskel’s message to Israeli voters ahead of the October election

The episode also includes an update from Israel Daily News about the outlet's growing monetization efforts and a Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on facing adversity, finding strength through difficult times, and the promise of future peace and redemption.

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