Welcome to the third episode of The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing: Your audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World.

Today’s panel includes Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan.

The amazing timing of Prime Minister's projected vaccination completion -- by the end of March -- has the team wondering about the power of coincidence with the next Israeli election due March 23. On the heels of an interview with Netanyahu challenger Gidon Sa'ar, the idea of whether the mob mentality seen last week at Washington, DC's Capitol Hill's could be seen in the Holy Land is chewed over. And, also in light of US President Donald Trump's complicated role in the incitement of his supporters on Wednesday, how do Israelis now view his legacy in Israel?

Each Sunday through Thursday, a panel of Times of Israel reporters and editors will give a fresh perspective on the day’s news in a brief, fast-paced conversation. Special thanks to producer Raoul Wootliff.

Image: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives his second vaccination against the coronavirus at Tel HaShomer hospital outside of Tel Aviv, on January 09, 2021. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

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