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 guests are military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and environmental reporter Sue Surkes, with Jessica Steinberg hosting.

Gross speaks about his analysis of the recapture of the final two of the six security prisoners who escaped from the Gilboa prison two weeks ago, looking at some of the blunders, methods and tactics used.

Surkes discusses the toll of climate change on Israel's health system, following with her interview of a university student activist who went on a hunger strike and vigil outside President Isaac Herzog’s official residence in Jerusalem, hoping to raise public awareness regarding the climate emergency.

Surkes also reported on nature reserve in southern Israel that was subject to a massive oil leak seven years ago and hasn't yet recovered, shedding light on similar disasters and decisions being made for future oil transmissions.

Discussed articles include:

Bloodless, efficient recapture of 6 fugitives won’t obscure the jailbreak fiasco

Heatwaves already causing more deaths, hospitalizations — researchers<

Activist goes on hunger strike to press president on climate crisis

Study: Ecosystem could collapse at nature reserve hit by oil spill 7 years ago

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IMAGE: Pro-Palestinian activists hold a "Globalize the Intifada" protest against Israel and in support of Palestinian security prisoners in New York City, September 17, 2021 (Photos by Luke Tress/Flash90)

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