Minister Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount, with eye on budget

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.

This morning National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascended the Temple Mount. What were his message while up there and how do they relate to the looming budget vote?

We hear about what actually went down during Thursday's Flag March through the Jerusalem Old City from Keller Lynn, who was onsite.

Noa Kirel garnered a third-place win at last week’s Eurovision. However, some remarks she made after being awarded full marks from Poland are causing diplomatic reverberations. Spiro weighs in.

Spiro explains how New York Times reporter Isabel Kershner's new book, “The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel’s Battle for Its Inner Soul," which she wrote prior to the judicial overhaul struggles, was incredibly prescient.

Finally, we hear about a new SHOWTIME miniseries, “Ghosts of Beirut,” created by international team, including the originators of the hit series, "Fauda."

Discussed articles include:

Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount, says it proves Israel ‘in charge’ at holy site

At Jerusalem Flag March, chants of ‘Death to Arabs’ and assaults on Palestinians

‘It’s painful for us’: Poland invites Noa Kirel for visit after Eurovision remarks

Coalition tensions escalate amid Haredi demands for more funds ahead of budget vote

A house divided: New book explores roots of the rifts between Israel’s many ‘tribes’

Hunting for a ghost: New show depicts CIA-Mossad pursuit of most-wanted terrorist

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IMAGE: National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, center, visits the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 21, 2023. (Courtesy: Minhelet Har Habayit) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.