The Israel Guys

Today in Israel, Members of Knesset Ahmed Tibi and Itamar Ben Gvir almost got into an all out fight over a bill that would impose the death penalty on terrorists. Three Arab Members of Knesset were summoned for questioning by the police for inciting terrorism. A coup is brewing in the PA as Chairman Mahmoud Abbas faces mutiny in the ranks. And  Member of Knesset Zoabi demands 300 million shekels to remain in coalition.

Suriname plans to open its embassy in Jerusalem, making it one of a small number of countries that are willing to push back against international objections to such a stand. To date, only four countries have opened embassies in Jerusalem: the United States, Guatemala, Honduras and Kosovo. Justice Minister Gidon Sa'ar reportedly held talks with Likud about forming a new government without dissolving the Knesset. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is visiting Israel on a 5 day business trip and planted a tree in Jerusalem. Defense Minister Benny Gantz is in Cyprus as part of the Israeli military's "Chariots of Fire" month-long training drill.

Today in Israel, The US Embassy revoked the Chief Rabbi of Tzfat’s Visa to the US with no explanation. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says that he believes the current government will not topple, while at the same time Opposition Leader Bibi Netanyahu vows never to back another government bill. Multiple fires break out across Judea and Samaria after Jerusalem celebrations quiet down. And in Jerusalem, hospital workers thought they were seeing double, when identical twin sisters both gave birth to boys several hours apart at the same hospital. 

All this and more on today’s show!

Today in Israel, thousands of Israelis gathered in Israel’s capital to celebrate the miracle of Jerusalem. The Biden administration decided to drop their plan to reopen a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem. Israel warns its citizens against traveling to Turkey amid threats from the Iranian President. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett appoints new chief of staff and foreign policy advisers, and some facts about Jerusalem.

The Israeli Knesset coalition is divided over the approaching annual march through Jerusalem’s Old City. Without any evidence cited, the Palestinian so called “probe” into the killing of Abu Akleh says that the IDF deliberately shot her. And the Foreign Ministry Chief says the US needs to explain the leak on the elimination of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officer.

Today in Israel, an ancient 2,000-year-old farmstead was discovered in the Galilee. Everyone is getting excited for Jerusalem day and why is the UN so unfair when it comes to Israel?

Today in Israel, Members of Knesset battle over the existence or extermination of new communities in Judea and Samaria, Israeli Police dispute the new ruling on the Temple Mount and Israel does some “clarin out” as my granny used to say.

Today in Israel, the Meretz MK who left the coalition has decided to rejoin following concessions made by Yair Lapid, some very good news about the Temple Mount, an Iranian leader was mysteriously assassinated, and Senator Ted Cruz speaks out for Israel.

The Israeli government is probably falling apart. Ghaida Zoabi of the Meretz party dropped out of the coalition which tipped the scales leaving 59 MKs in the coalition and 61 in the opposition. 

The Likud party plans to bring a bill to dissolve the Knesset to a vote on Wednesday. Israel is increasing its offshore natural-gas output as part of an effort to reach a deal with Europe in order to supply it with alternatives to Russian energy. PM Bennett visited the family of a fallen counterterrorism officer in the town of Kida in Binyamin.

Today in Israel, the Israeli Consul General told CNN’s Brian Stelter that the media needs to stop blaming Israel without facts, referring to the recent death of Al Jazeera journalist Abu Akleh. An Arab man shot at a gas station in an Arab town was saved by the quick response of an Arab EMT. Prime Minister Bennett’s Yamina party pledged to block a series of bills put forward by left-wing parties. Also, the IDF is conducting a massive drill which will include a simulation to strike Iran. 

All this and more on today’s podcast.