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.

Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode.

Opposition head Yair Lapid was in court yesterday for his first day of testimony in Case 1000 as a witness to talk about 2013 incidents when he served as finance minister. His testimony was wrapped up rather quickly. What are we hearing so far in the cross-examination?

The next big fight between the coalition and opposition is over the two MKs that will be placed on the judicial selection committee. The vote is tomorrow. Rettig Gur speaks to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dilemma.

Tel Aviv, get ready: Bruno Mars is set to "Uptown Funk you up” for two nights in early October. Goren gives insight into the ticket-buying craze.

Discussed articles include:

In court, Netanyahu’s defense attorney accuses Lapid of being an unreliable witness

Lapid testifies at Netanyahu corruption trial: PM said Milchan tax law was ‘good’

Liberman claims opposition will fold in judicial talks, predicts deal by Wednesday

Bruno Mars adds 2nd Tel Aviv show after first sells out in 2 hours

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IMAGE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on June 13, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)

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