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 military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and US correspondent Jacob Magid, along with host Raoul Wootliff.
On today's show, ripples continue across the globe from the revelation that dozens of countries were targeted by Israeli spyware firm NSO Group. We look at what was revealed and how it's impacting Israel.
In Israel's south, things appear to be heating up in Gaza. We ask what Hamas wants and how likely they are to get it.
And finally, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is meant to be going to the US next month. We hear an update on preparations for his trip and what issues are at stake.
Discussed articles include:
Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel’s NSO Group targeted media, politicians
Government said to form team to deal with fallout of NSO spyware revelations
Israel: If NSO Group violated export permits, ‘appropriate action’ will be taken
European leaders blast use of Israeli spyware to target activists, reporters
Critics call for curb on spyware after revelations about Israel’s NSO
IDF strikes Gaza after incendiary balloons spark fires in south
Message in a balloon: Hamas threatens violence unless Israel allows Qatari aid
Bennett aides to travel to DC for meetings with Biden staff ahead of PM’s visit
Biden pushing off Jerusalem mission reopening until coalition stabilizes
Months after it was downed, Iran UAV still swimming with fishes in kibbutz pond
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IMAGE: This August 25, 2016 file photo shows the logo of the Israeli NSO Group company on a building where they had offices in Herzliya, Israel. (AP Photo/Daniella Cheslow, File)
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