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.

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and military reporter Judah Ari Gross join host Jessica Steinberg.

Berman and Gross discuss increased sense of urgency from the US regarding preparations in case Russia invades Ukraine, which has pushed IDF and Israeli government to make their own plans.

Gross looks at Israel's new title as first country in the world to allow unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise known as large drones, to fly in its airspace.

Berman comments on Super Bowl Sunday, and the first time in a decade that quarterback Tom Brady won't be playing.

Discussed articles include:

Bennett implores Israelis in Ukraine to ‘come home’ before it’s too late

As Ukraine war looms, PM and Lapid hold urgent Shabbat talks on evacuating Israelis

Gantz orders IDF to prepare to assist in evacuating Israelis from Ukraine

Israel becomes 1st country to allow large, high-flying drones in civilian airspace

‘Our trip created a stronger bond’: Kraft shares memories of Tom Brady in Israel

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IMAGE: Foreign Minister Yair Lapid participates in situational assessment on evacuating Israelis and Jews from Ukraine, February 13, 2022 (Yogev Cohen/MFA)

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