Daily Briefing Dec. 21: Coalition clock to strike at midnight; Israel Story on ToI
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 Mishy Harman, founder of the pioneering podcast Israel Story, join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today’s episode.
Facing a Wednesday night deadline, designated prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to declare later today that he is able to form a government. Schneider explains the potential snags.
Netanyahu’s corruption trial is ongoing and yesterday, former Israel Police commissioner Roni Alsheich said that he believes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara should seek a plea deal, saying “Our democracy is not yet ready to prosecute a sitting prime minister.” Why would he say that?
Finally, we hear from Harman, the creator of the award-winning, wildly popular Israel Story podcast, which will now be hosted on The Times of Israel and featured alongside ToI’s podcasts. This will commence next month with the upcoming seventh season of Israel Story.
Discussed articles include:
Netanyahu expected to announce new government ahead of midnight deadline
Ex-police chief says he recommends seeking plea deal in Netanyahu corruption trial
Times of Israel announces partnership with podcast Israel Story
FIRST EPISODE of a new Times of Israel podcast — Israel’s judiciary: Reform or ruin?
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