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.

Today's panel comprises editor David Horovitz and political correspondent Tal Schneider, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan.

Seemingly overnight, the tide has potentially turned for Likud's chances of forming a coalition under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schneider explains how Monday's vote over control of a usually minor Knesset Arrangements Committee could signal a tidal wave.

Among the catalysts behind Monday's vote is Ra'am head Mansour Abbas, who eschews closed-door dealing and is no longer willing to be mainstream political parties' "mistress," says Schneider.

The United States is cracking down on binary options. Horovitz explains the impetus to a years-long campaign spearheaded by The Times of Israel to raise awareness and outlaw the practice in Israel.

And finally, citizen Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial is catching headlines with the lengthy testimony of former Walla news CEO Ilan Yeshua. Why is his testimony staggering?

Discussed articles include:

Did a dry, procedural Knesset vote just signal the end of the Netanyahu era?

In blow to Netanyahu, Ra’am gives Lapid’s bloc control of key Knesset panel

After defeat in key vote, Likud whip concedes Netanyahu won’t form government

Lashing Bennett’s ‘absurd’ ambition, Netanyahu urges direct vote for PM

Walla CEO told to scrap article on PM son’s non-Jewish girlfriend ‘at any cost’

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Image: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the annual Bible Quiz held at the Jerusalem Theatre on Israel's Independence Day, on April 15, 2021. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)

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