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.

Political writer Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg.

Schneider discusses the latest revelations about the NSO firm regarding the Israel Police, several government ministries and how the different sides of the government coalition are reacting to the news.

Magid gives an overview of Sunday's 30-minute call between Bennett and US president Joe Biden, what they discussed and what it means for the US-Israel relationship.

Finally, Schneider gives a behind-the-scenes peek at how she researched and wrote her latest feature, about Arab Israelis buying second homes in the Palestinian-controlled West Bank.

Discussed articles include:

Ministry heads, Netanyahu associates, activists said targeted by police with spyware

Court cancels hearing in Netanyahu trial to mull police spying implications

In phone call, Bennett and Biden discuss ‘steps to block Iranian nuclear program’

Lured by cheap prices and luxury digs, Arab Israelis are snapping up West Bank homes

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IMAGE: Illustrative: A man holds his phone, with the NSO Group logo in the background. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

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