On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers a surprise political shake-up as former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announce a joint run ahead of elections in six months, raising fresh questions about Benjamin Netanyahu’s path to victory.
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In other news, tensions escalate on multiple fronts – oil prices rise as Iran’s FM travels to Russia for talks with President Putin and residents of northern Israel sent to the shelters amid a Hezbollah drone infiltration.
The IDF releases its final report into the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Holit, admitting it failed to protect residents during hours of Hamas assault. In London, police make further arrests tied to attacks on Jewish targets, amid growing concern over Iranian-linked activity.
And despite the ongoing conflict, Israel’s economy shows resilience, with the shekel hitting a 30-year high — though not without pressure on exporters and tech firms.
Today’s guest, Lahav Harkov of Jewish Insider and the Misgav Institute, joins to break down the evolving political landscape.
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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.