The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

Einat Wilf, former MK, author and founder of the Oz party, outlines why Iran’s potential collapse could reshape the region. She discusses Iran’s role in funding Palestinianism and how that might change. Wilf argues for defining Israeli civilian borders, maintaining military control in remaining areas, and an “active occupation” to uproot Palestinianism. She also explains why she launched Oz and its political aims.

Jordan Hoffman, film critic and movie maven, offers brisk takes on the indie film Fantasy Life and a classic Larry David comedy. He highlights the movie’s festival tone, Jewish-flavored cast dynamics, and portrayals of mental health. He also guides a first-time viewer through the infamous 'Palestinian Chicken' storyline and traces Larry David’s comedic lineage.

Gallia Lindenstrauss, senior research fellow and Turkey specialist, breaks down how the Iran war has spilled into the north. She maps strikes on Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iraqi Kurdistan and attacks touching Cyprus. Short takes explore Kurdish factions, Turkey-Iran ties, Azerbaijan’s balancing act, and evolving Israel-Cyprus-Greece cooperation.

David Horovitz, Editor of The Times of Israel and seasoned Middle East analyst, breaks down recent cross-border attacks and their toll on Israeli civilians. He discusses Hezbollah's renewed missile power, Iran's long-range strikes and rhetoric, U.S. vulnerability fears, and shifting international responses. Short, urgent snapshots of morale, strategy and what comes next.

Emmanuel Fabian, a military correspondent reporting from Israel, Lebanon, Gaza and Iran, breaks down regional combat dynamics. He discusses Iran’s missile campaign and cluster munitions. He covers Hezbollah’s deployments and munition use along the northern border. He describes Gaza tunnel demolitions, fence crossings and on-the-ground frontline shifts.

Jacob Magid, U.S. bureau chief for The Times of Israel, gives on-the-record analysis of U.S.-Israel ties and Middle East shifts. He breaks down Trump’s mixed messaging on when the Iran conflict might end. He outlines threats over oil exports, tensions around Iran’s new leader, and behind-the-scenes U.S. diplomatic and military moves.

Lazar Berman, diplomatic correspondent who covers Israel, Iran and Lebanon, breaks down tense regional moves. He explores Israel’s limited ground posture in southern Lebanon. He discusses strikes on Iranian oil sites and rising US-Israel tensions. He explains Iran’s strategy, Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise, and internal fissures in Tehran.

Emanuel Fabian, military correspondent covering Israel’s defense and battlefield developments. He explains why Iran’s strikes feel less threatening now despite similar frequency. He outlines Hezbollah’s ramped-up rockets and drones, Israel’s strikes on Iranian fuel and missile sites, and the rare IDF search operations in Lebanon.

Amanda Borschel-Dan, journalist and correspondent who asks sharp questions about regional developments. Conversation covers the US-Israel air campaign and how airpower has degraded Iranian capabilities. They debate whether regime change can happen without ground forces. The role, size, and limits of Kurdish forces and how Gulf states are responding are also explored.

Micah Goodman, author and public intellectual on Israeli society and Jewish thought, analyzes the regional and global stakes of the Iran conflict. He traces Israel’s emotional landscape, the paradox in U.S.-Israel ties, and how victory or defeat could reshape U.S. politics. He examines Iran’s remaining options, ripple effects for Hezbollah, Lebanon and Gaza, and how the conflict might avert wider war.