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 correspondent Tal Schneider and Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's packed episode.

The intensified situation on the border between Ukraine and Russia has Israeli officials updating plans for the possible evacuation of potentially some 75,000 Jews. Who is working on that?

Last week, the United Nations unanimously adopted an Israeli-led resolution against Holocaust denial. How did serial Holocaust-denier Iran try to play a role here?

Also late last week, Israel finally signed the controversial deal to purchase three submarines from Germany. Yesterday, the cabinet voted to create a state commission of inquiry into submarine and naval vessel purchases that occurred under former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schneider takes a deep dive into the issue.

Aside from political aftershocks, Israel felt two earthquakes within 24 hours this week. Is the country prepared for the big one?

And finally, Berman sheds light on how Israel's relationship with the European Union may or may not shift with France at the helm.

Discussed articles include:

Israel said preparing for potential need to evacuate Ukrainian Jews in case of war

UN General Assembly adopts Israeli resolution aimed at combating Holocaust denial

Israel signs scandal-ridden €3 billion deal with Germany to buy new submarines

Cabinet votes to establish state inquiry into submarine affair

2nd minor earthquake within hours rattles northern Israel; some buildings evacuated

Israel-Europe ties may not get much warmer with Macron as president of EU Council

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Illustrative: Ivan Perchek dresses in a traditional bear costume ahead of the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, January 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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