On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier breaks down the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices surge for a seventh straight day and U.S. President Donald Trump scorns any deal with Iran that doesn’t include its nuclear program.
With the Strait effectively closed, global shipping is disrupted and Iranian oil exports are under pressure. Inside Iran, the economic situation is deteriorating – with inflation soaring, the rial collapsing, and fears growing of renewed unrest.
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PLUS In northern Israel, two IDF soldiers are wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack, highlighting the growing threat from advanced UAVs backed by Iran. The IDF says it has struck more than 1,000 Hezbollah targets as fighting continues along the border.
A new report also raises serious questions about Qatar’s alleged ties to Karim Khan of the International Criminal Court, amid scrutiny over arrest warrants targeting Israeli leaders.
Meanwhile, Israel’s defense industry is racing to keep up – with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems advancing next-generation tools like Iron Beam to counter evolving threats.
Guest: Andrew Fox, former British Army Officer and Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society
Fox joins to challenge U.S. strategy and assess what comes next in the Israel–Iran confrontation.
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Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief is a daily ten-minute briefing covering the most important stories from Israel and the Middle East. Hosted by Laura Cellier, each episode features the day’s key headlines and fast-paced interviews with newsmakers, policy shapers, and experts. Produced by the Misgav Institute for National Security, Israel’s leading national security policy center, Israel in 10 delivers the news and insights you need to start your day in just ten minutes.