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.

Political correspondent Tal Schneider and founder of the pioneering podcast Israel Story, Mishy Harman, join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today's episode.

Facing a Wednesday night deadline, designated prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to declare later in the day that he is able to form a government. Schneider explains the potential snags.

Netanyahu’s corruption trial is ongoing and yesterday, Former Israel Police commissioner Roni Alsheich said that he believes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara should seek a plea deal, saying “Our democracy is not yet ready to prosecute a sitting prime minister." Why would he say that?

Finally, we hear from Harmon, the creator of the award-winning Israel Story podcast. The wildly popular podcast will now be hosted on The Times of Israel, featured alongside the ToI podcasts. This will commence next month with the upcoming seventh season of Israel Story.

Discussed articles include:

Netanyahu expected to announce new government ahead of midnight deadline

Ex-police chief says he recommends seeking plea deal in Netanyahu corruption trial

Times of Israel announces partnership with podcast Israel Story

FIRST EPISODE of a new Times of Israel podcast -- Israel's judiciary: Reform or ruin?

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IMAGE: FILE - Israeli prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, center, at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, December 13, 2022.(AP Photo/ Maya Alleruzzo, File)

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