The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Israel angers Christian world in another avoidable scandal
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Mar 31, 2026 
Lazar Berman, diplomatic correspondent who covers Israeli foreign policy, unpacks shifting US strategy toward Iran and the 15-point diplomatic push. He reviews Israel’s debate over a new security zone in southern Lebanon and the country’s Lebanon trauma. He also recounts the Holy Sepulchre scandal, the police decision and the diplomatic fallout for Christian relations.
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Reporter Went To Tel Aviv Impact Site During Sirens
- Nava Freiberg described going to a Tel Aviv missile impact site despite sirens and interviewing residents under duress.
- Her on-the-ground reporting exemplifies Times of Israel reporters' practice of heading toward danger for accurate coverage.
Turkey Wants Mediation Not Escalation
- Turkey is positioning as a mediator while avoiding direct involvement and preventing a Kurdish-backed uprising.
- Berman says Turkey profits from Iran's weakening and convinced the U.S. to avoid empowering Kurdish forces that could threaten Turkey.
NATO Stays Defensive Not Offensive
- NATO countries have largely avoided offensive action; Britain helps defend Gulf airspace but Europe resists deeper involvement.
- Berman notes talks of a Franco-British Hormuz mission haven't materialized and allies balk at another U.S.-led war.