The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

Charlie Summers, a police reporter who covers security scenes, and Sam Sokol, a political correspondent reporting on Israeli politics, discuss a deadly missile strike in Beit Shemesh. They describe the shock during Purim, varied Haredi reactions from somber observance to street revelry, policing differences, and how the strike affected Knesset activity and political calculations.

David Horovitz, editor and Middle East commentator, provides context on the Iran–Israel conflict and regional fallout. He discusses US–Israel coordination, Iran as a destabilizing force, risks of wider escalation, Israel’s civil defense strain, media framing of strikes, and the plausibility of regime change in Iran. Short, sharp takes on the most consequential developments shaping the crisis.

Jacob Magid, U.S. Bureau Chief for The Times of Israel, offers on-the-ground Washington reporting. He breaks down the U.S. evacuation advisory and the administration's mixed messaging about war aims. Multiple officials' differing statements, shifting timelines, and international reactions are discussed in short, sharp segments.

Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent who covers Israeli defense and battlefield developments, breaks down Hezbollah’s rocket and drone assault and Israel’s targeting of Hezbollah leaders. He recounts the deadly Beit Shemesh strike and why interceptions failed. Healso covers U.S. casualties, strikes affecting a UK base in Cyprus, massive IAF sorties, and looming questions about a possible Lebanon ground operation and national safety measures.

Lazar Berman, diplomatic correspondent covering Iran and regional geopolitics. He breaks down the strikes that killed Khamenei, Iran’s retaliatory targets across the region, and why Tehran appears to punish U.S. allies. He assesses succession scenarios, the IRGC’s influence, and whether popular uprising or internal power shifts could reshape Iran’s future.

Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent who covers Israeli defense and regional conflicts, gives on-the-ground analysis. He walks through the joint US-Israel strikes on Iranian leadership and sites. He outlines missile-launcher hits, Iran’s swift retaliation, Israel’s emergency homefront measures, troop mobilization and risks of wider regional escalation.

Jordan Hoffman, film critic known for sharp takes and industry context, tackles Oscar buzz and festival scandal. He debates the backlash around a Berlin Festival remark. He breaks down the 2025 film Blue Moon and raves about the painterly animated short Papillon, while trading quick, opinionated reactions throughout.

Imam Imad Al Masri, a Jordanian-born Ahmadiyya leader in Haifa who advocates interfaith dialogue and peace-building. He discusses the Ahmadiyya origins and motto, global humanitarian projects, relations with other Muslim groups and risks in the region. He recounts outreach after October 7, work in Gaza during wartime, and a persistent call for unity against extremism.

David Horovitz, editor and longtime commentator on Israeli politics, provides sharp analysis of US–Iran nuclear talks resuming alongside an F-22 deployment over Israel. He discusses broader regional tensions, Israel's public mood about a possible strike, political gains for Netanyahu, Modi's emphatic Knesset visit, and the heated debate over Western Wall prayer control.

Jacob Magid, U.S. bureau chief and reporter on U.S.-Israel relations, offers on-the-ground analysis. He breaks down Trump’s Iran rhetoric and strike threats. He reviews limited U.S. response to a West Bank settler killing and the embassy’s consular pop-ups in settlements. He covers the Board of Peace talks and the tough road to Gaza reconstruction.