Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's episode.

Magid discusses the latest regarding the hostage talks taking place in Doha, and the possible sticking points for Israel and Hamas with regard to the proposed three phases of the deal that would take place over the course of three, six-week blocks.

Magid looks at the timing of the deal, which will require several more weeks of mediation, and how that timing could coincide with aspects of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to Washington, DC to address Congress on July 24.

He also discusses statements and details about Israel, antisemitism and campus protests in the 16-page document from the Republican Party ahead of their upcoming convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Finally, Magid reviews the ongoing "freakout" by Democrats after President Joe Biden's dismal debate with former President Donald Trump, and how Biden is pushing forward with his campaign.

For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.

Discussed articles include:

Hamas accuses Netanyahu of placing ‘obstacles’ to truce-hostage negotiations

Netanyahu issues list of 4 ‘nonnegotiable’ demands as hostage talks slated to restart

Optimism in truce-hostage talks: Mossad chief goes to and from Doha, Hamas briefs Hezbollah

GOP platform pledges to stand with Israel, deport ‘pro-Hamas radicals’ from US

In interview, Biden says only ‘the Lord Almighty’ could make him drop out of race

‘Not Biden’s policy’: Official says Democrats’ Israel plank won’t include aid cutoff

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IMAGE: Thousands of protesters on Begin Road in Tel Aviv on July 7, 2024 in calls for a deal now! (Credit: Danor Aharon)

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