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Nearly all ballots are counted and Israel’s election has produced a deadlock: Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc sits at 53 seats, Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc at 48, and Arab parties surge to 19, leaving neither side near the 61 needed. Likud is accusing Arab parties of “stealing” the election, while the Joint List says it’s ready to help oust Netanyahu. Big Plus! Host Shanna Fuld shares parts of her interview with rapper Ja Rule who flew into Israel to give his first ever performance. Israel Daily News got the exclusive – tune in to catch what his message is for Israelis. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Polls have closed in Israel’s first election since October 7th, and the exit polls show no clear winner. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud is projected as the largest party with 24–25 seats, ahead of Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! at 21–23. The bloc opposed to Netanyahu edges his bloc, 52–53 seats to 50, but neither side reaches the 61 seats needed to form a government. Arab parties surge to a projected 17–18 seats. Channel 14’s exit poll is the outlier, giving Netanyahu’s bloc 60. Exit polls are only an early indication, not results. The official count is still underway, and we expect a much clearer picture tomorrow.In today’s episode, we break down a record-turnout Election Day: complaints to the Central Elections Committee, voting-hour fights, and security incidents. Then Shanna takes to the streets of Tel Aviv to bring you the voice of the people. You’ll hear from voters across the political spectrum right after they cast their ballots, including Nidal, an Arab Israeli fish shop owner from Jaffa. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad Lander is detained during an olive harvest in the West Bank, reports point to possible U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran, and Israel’s October 27 election enters its final days. Plus, Shanna Fuld reports from the Galilee on efforts to bring jobs, investment, and new opportunities to northern Israel. In this episode of Israel Daily News with Shanna Fuld, we cover the latest developments in Israeli politics, security, and the economy, followed by a special field report from the Galilee and a Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig. IN THIS EPISODE TOP ISRAEL NEWS Iran tensions: Reports suggest the U.S. and Israel are preparing for a possible strike against Iran after the upcoming elections. We examine what has been reported about military preparations and the political timing.Israel’s election race: Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party leads in several polls, while Likud and the competing blocs face the challenge of securing the 61 Knesset seats needed to form a government.Brad Lander detained: The New York congressional candidate and former New York City Comptroller was detained while participating in an olive harvest in the West Bank. We cover the competing accounts surrounding the incident.West Bank olive harvest tensions: The harvest season has become a flashpoint amid reports of violence against Palestinian farmers and international observers.Israel’s economy: The Bank of Israel keeps its interest rate at 3.25% and calls on the next government to address debt and pursue growth reforms.Remembering Yitzhak Rabin: Israel marks 31 years since the assassination of the former prime minister.SPECIAL REPORT: JOBS HEAD NORTH TO THE GALILEE Shanna travels to northern Israel with Jewish National Fund-USA to explore efforts to make the Galilee a place not just to visit, but to build a career and raise a family. The report features: The Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF on Kibbutz Gonen and its partnerships with local farmers, wineries, and small businesses.Anna Ovadia on building the region’s profile as a culinary destination.Orit Omar on why employment is essential to strengthening communities in northern Israel.HubAita Innovation and Employment Center and its role in supporting companies and creating jobs.Dana Ukusman on changing perceptions about careers and salaries in the north.Ornadav Argov on innovation, high-quality employment, and the Galilee Ladies entrepreneurial community, which connects 2,000 women across Jewish and Arab communities.TORAH THOUGHT WITH RABBI YOSSI MADVIG Rabbi Yossi Madvig explores Abraham’s three altars, the interpretations of Rashi and the Midrash, and how the altars relate to gratitude, repentance, and the desire for spiritual connection. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM FROM ISRAEL Israel Daily News is an independently run news outlet working to bring audiences reporting and context from Israel. Your contributions help sustain our journalism. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsTimestamps:00:00 Israel Daily News: Headlines and Special Report Preview01:00 Reports of Possible U.S.-Israeli Action Against Iran02:00 Israel’s Election Countdown and Netanyahu’s Position03:00 Latest Polls: Yashar, Likud and the 61-Seat Threshold04:00 Election Tensions and Brad Lander’s Detention05:00 Why Brad Lander Was Detained During the Olive Harvest06:00 West Bank Violence and Israel’s Interest Rate Decision07:00 Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rates at 3.25%08:00 Special Report: Bringing Jobs to Northern Israel09:00 Galilee Culinary Institute and Local Businesses10:00 Meet Anna Ovadia: Building a Culinary Destination11:00 Local Producers and the Case for Investing in the Galilee12:00 Orit Omar on Employment and Regional Growth13:00 HubAita: Innovation, Companies and New Jobs14:00 Why Jobs and Infrastructure Matter in Northern Israel15:00 Changing Perceptions About Working in the Galilee16:00 Ornadav Argov on Innovation and Women Entrepreneurs17:00 Galilee Ladies: Connecting 2,000 Women Entrepreneurs18:00 Torah Thought with Rabbi Yossi Madvig: Abraham’s Altars19:00 Rashi, the Midrash and the Meaning of the First Two Altars20:00 What an Altar Represents: Sustenance, Atonement and Connection21:00 The Meaning Behind Different Types of Sacrifices22:00 Torah Study, Repentance and Spiritual Connection23:00 Why Abraham’s Third Altar Represents Unity With God24:00 The Three Altars and the Three Temples25:00 The Ultimate Purpose of Spiritual Service26:00 Sign-Off and Upcoming Election Event#IsraelElection2026 #Galilee #NorthernIsrael #JNFUSA #WestBank #IsraeliEconomy #MiddleEastNews #JewishNews #ShannaFuld #TorahThought Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Israel’s October 27 election just days away, the political landscape is shifting. President Donald Trump has endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Benny Gantz is withdrawing from the race, and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party is challenging Likud in a tight contest. In this episode of Israel Daily News with Shanna Fuld, we break down the latest developments shaping Israeli politics and security. IN THIS EPISODE: Trump endorses Netanyahu: Why the U.S. president reversed his earlier position and what his endorsement could mean for Israel’s election.Benny Gantz withdraws: Blue and White is exiting the race after polls indicated the party was unlikely to cross the electoral threshold.Israel’s election race: Yashar, Likud, coalition negotiations, and the challenge of reaching the 61 seats needed to form a government.Settler violence in the West Bank: Israeli police arrest 10 suspects following attacks that included Palestinian olive harvesters, American photojournalist Heidi Levine, and others. We examine the reported incidents and international response.A deadly explosion on a school hike: A teenage student was killed and others injured in an explosion near Israel’s northern border. The IDF’s initial investigation pointed to a suspected unexploded Hezbollah cluster munition.Questions surrounding October 7: A report about a warning allegedly delivered by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to Netanyahu weeks before the Hamas-led attack, alongside the defamation lawsuit between the two.Iran and regional security: What Netanyahu and Trump have said about possible threats as Israelis prepare to vote.Israel and Syria: Netanyahu’s confirmation of a conversation with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, a potential sign of changing regional dynamics.Israel’s election, security challenges, and international relationships are developing quickly. Israel Daily News brings you the reporting and context you need to follow the stories shaping the country. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM FROM ISRAEL Israel Daily News operates with a small team committed to bringing you news from Israel. Your contributions help sustain independent reporting. - Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews- Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld- Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/- Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsTimestamps:00:00 Benny Gantz Withdraws From Israel’s Election01:00 What Gantz’s Exit Means for Voters02:00 Arrests Following Settler Violence in the West Bank03:00 Heidi Levine Attacked While Covering the Olive Harvest04:00 The Assault on Levine and Her Injuries05:00 Investigation and International Condemnation06:00 Fleur Hassan-Nahoum Attacked; Trump Endorses Netanyahu07:00 Trump’s Endorsement and Israel’s Election Race08:00 Polls, Coalition Politics and the 61-Seat Threshold09:00 Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir and Gadi Eisenkot’s Campaign10:00 Teen Killed in Suspected Hezbollah Munition Explosion11:00 Safety Warnings and a Report on October 712:00 Reported Warning to Netanyahu Before October 713:00 October 7 Accountability and the Iran Threat14:00 Security Concerns and Supporting Independent Journalism15:00 Netanyahu Confirms Conversation With Syrian President16:00 What Israel-Syria Contacts Could Mean for the Region17:00 Newsletter, Team Credits and Sign-Off#BennyGantz #GadiEisenkot #IsraeliPolitics #Hezbollah #WestBank #MiddleEastNews #October7 #IsraelSyria  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Israel Elections 2026: Who will lead Israel next, how does the Knesset work, and what does it take to form a government? With Israel's October 27 election approaching, understanding the political parties, coalition blocs, and electoral system is more important than ever. In this special Israel Daily News election explainer, host Shanna Fuld introduces political analyst Benyamin Moalem for an in-depth discussion of how Israeli democracy works, which parties are competing for power, and what could happen after election day. Recorded at an educational event hosted and sponsored by Barter Tel Aviv, this discussion breaks down Israel's parliamentary system, the role of the Prime Minister, and why winning the most votes does not necessarily guarantee control of the government. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 🇮🇱 How Israel's Government Works The Knesset and Israel's three branches of governmentWhy political parties, not individual candidates, receive votesThe importance of securing 61 seats in the 120-seat KnessetHow coalition governments are formedThe role of Israel's Supreme Court and Basic Laws🗳️ Israel's Election System Explained How Israelis cast their ballotsThe 3.25% electoral thresholdHow votes are converted into Knesset seatsWhat happens when a party fails to cross the thresholdHow coalition negotiations determine the next Prime Minister🏛️ Israel's Political Parties and Leaders Benyamin Moalem examines major Israeli political figures and parties, including: Benjamin Netanyahu and LikudNaftali BennettYair LapidAvigdor Liberman and Yisrael BeiteinuGadi EisenkotBenny GantzYair Golan and the DemocratsItamar Ben-Gvir and Otzma YehuditBezalel Smotrich and Religious ZionismShas and United Torah JudaismIsrael's Arab political partiesThe discussion also examines newer political movements and parties competing for representation. ⚖️ The Issues Shaping Israel's Political Future Military conscription and Haredi enlistmentJudicial reform and the balance of powerCoalition negotiations and political polarizationThe differences between Israel's political left, right, and centerPotential scenarios if neither political bloc wins a majorityCAN ISRAEL FORM A STABLE GOVERNMENT? What happens if neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition secures 61 seats? Could Israel face another election, a unity government, or a political compromise? Watch the full discussion for a detailed explanation of Israel's electoral system and the possible outcomes of the 2026 election. This event is presented for educational and informational purposes. Political analysis, polling expectations, and election scenarios reflect the speaker's views at the time of recording. SUPPORT ISRAEL DAILY NEWS Independent journalism matters. Help us continue reporting on Israeli politics, security, society, and the Middle East.Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: Israel's 2026 Election Explained02:00 How Does Israel's Government Work?03:00 The Knesset, Prime Minister & Three Branches05:00 Israel's Supreme Court and Checks & Balances08:00 Why Israel Doesn't Have a Written Constitution11:00 How Laws Are Passed in the Knesset13:00 Coalition Politics and the 61-Seat Majority18:00 Members of Knesset vs. Government Ministers20:00 How Israeli Political Party Lists Work21:00 How Israelis Actually Vote24:00 Election Night Results and Exit Polls26:00 The 3.25% Electoral Threshold Explained28:00 Vote-Sharing Agreements and Seat Distribution30:00 Israel's Political Leaders and Party Lists33:00 How a Prime Minister Forms a Government36:00 What Happens When Coalition Talks Fail?40:00 Why Israel Has So Many Political Parties45:00 How Much Power Does the Prime Minister Have?46:00 Left vs. Right vs. Center in Israeli Politics49:00 The Haredi Draft and Political Divisions50:00 Avigdor Liberman and Yisrael Beiteinu52:00 Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot54:00 Benny Gantz and the Center-Right56:00 New Parties and the Electoral Threshold57:00 Military Conscription and Party Proposals59:00 The Democrats and Arab Political Parties01:02:00 Likud, Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit01:04:00 Haredi Military Enlistment01:05:00 Ofer Winter and New Political Movements01:06:00 Shas and United Torah Judaism01:08:00 Audience Q&A: Election Campaign Financing01:09:00 Should Israel Have Prime Minister Term Limits?01:10:00 Could Israel Form a Unity Government?01:12:00 Three Possible Post-Election Scenarios01:15:00 Why Israelis Abroad Can't Vote01:17:00 Rabbi Yossi Madvig: Parshat Noach Reflection01:21:00 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments01:22:00 Israel Daily News Newsletter and Credits  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Could a new political party shake up Israel’s next Knesset? As Israel prepares for its October 27 elections, former IDF general Ofer Winter, Israeli Arab advocate Yoseph Haddad, and former Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discuss their vision for Israel’s future as candidates for the new Amcha Israel party. In this special Israel Daily News podcast episode, host Shana Fuld brings you highlights from an October 5 election event organized with Tribe Tel Aviv and Tel Aviv International Salon. Ofer Winter explains why he entered politics after 34 years of military service, his views on Israel’s national security strategy, and his controversial proposal for Gaza. Yoseph Haddad discusses the party’s approach to military and national service, including proposals involving Israel’s Haredi and Arab communities. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum examines Israel’s public diplomacy challenges, the need for a coordinated international communications strategy, and the future of normalization with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In this episode: Why Ofer Winter entered Israeli politicsAmcha Israel’s electoral ambitions and proposed political changesWinter’s security strategy and proposals for GazaMilitary recruitment, reserve service, and Haredi enlistmentYoseph Haddad’s approach to national serviceIsrael’s international public diplomacy challengesSaudi-Israeli normalization and the Abraham AccordsHear directly from three Amcha Israel candidates about their proposals, priorities, and expectations for Israel’s political future. This episode features selected highlights from a live event, not the complete two-hour discussion. The views expressed by the speakers are their own. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM Israel Daily News is an independently run news outlet bringing you reporting, interviews, and analysis from Israel. Support our work with a one-time or monthly contribution:https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsSpecial thanks to Tel Aviv International Salon, ZOA House, and our featured speakers for participating in this event. Subscribe to Israel Daily News for more coverage of Israeli politics, elections, security, and Middle East affairs. #IsraelElections #OferWinter #YosephHaddad #IsraelDailyNews #IsraeliPoliticsIsrael elections 2026, Ofer Winter, Yoseph Haddad, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Amcha Israel, Israeli politics, Knesset elections, Israel Daily News, Shanna Fuld, Israel security, IDF, Haredi military service, Israeli Arab, Gaza policy, Abraham Accords, Saudi Israel normalization, Israel news, Israeli election podcast00:00 Introduction: Israel's Elections and Amcha Israel 01:00 Meet Ofer Winter, Yoseph Haddad & Fleur Hassan-Nahoum 01:35 Ofer Winter: Why I Entered Politics 03:00 Can Amcha Israel Surprise the Election? 04:30 Winter's Security Vision and Gaza Proposal 06:00 Winter Explains His Three-Step Gaza Plan 08:00 Israel's Public Diplomacy and Security Strategy 09:00 Rethinking Israel's Military Strategy 10:00 Haredi Recruitment and the IDF Reserves 11:00 Yoseph Haddad on National Service 12:00 "You Serve, You Get": Haddad's Proposal 13:00 Recruitment Plans for Haredi and Arab Israelis 15:00 Addressing Barriers to Military Service 17:00 Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on Israel's Global Image 18:00 Israel's Public Diplomacy Challenges 19:00 Why Public Diplomacy Is a National Security Issue 20:00 Saudi Normalization and the Abraham Accords 21:00 Supporting Independent Israeli Journalism 22:00 Closing Remarks and Credits  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when a Jewish artist uses music to preserve her heritage, confront antisemitism, and pass Jewish joy on to the next generation? On this episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, host Shanna Fuld sits down with Daniella Rabbani, a singer, actress, and filmmaker whose work spans Yiddish theater, television, film, and Jewish music. Daniella’s new album, Klezmerette, brings classic Yiddish songs to life through dance tunes, cabaret, folk ballads, and tango. Produced by Grammy winner Joanie Leeds and klezmer clarinetist Michael Winograd, the album reflects Daniella’s two-decade journey with Yiddish music and her determination to keep the language and culture alive. The granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Daniella shares how her family’s history shaped her connection to Yiddish, while her Persian Jewish heritage taught her that Jewish identity can encompass many languages, traditions, and backgrounds. Together, Shanna and Daniella discuss how Jewish music carried people through some of history’s darkest moments, the meaning of “We Will Dance Again” after October 7, and the importance of preserving stories for future generations. Daniella also reflects on rising antisemitism, speaking out as a Jewish artist, and her personal experience of grief and family ties to Israel. Hear Daniella sing excerpts from classic Yiddish songs, explain the stories behind the music, and share why her latest project is about more than preserving the past: it is about inheriting joy. In this episode: The story behind Daniella Rabbani’s album KlezmeretteWhy Yiddish music survived even during the HolocaustJewish pride, identity, and rising antisemitismPersian and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage“We Will Dance Again” and the cultural legacy of October 7Daniella’s family connection to Israel and her late sisterHer album release concert and documentaryKlezmerette releases October 16, with an album preview concert at The Cutting Room in New York on October 15. Follow Daniella Rabbani on Instagram @daniellarabbani or visit daniellarabbani.com. Subscribe to the Israel Daily News Podcast for reporting, interviews, and stories about Israel and the Jewish world. At the end of the episode, Rabbi Yossi Madvig shares a Torah thought on the meaning of the number ten, creation, and repentance.00:00 — Meet Daniella Rabbani: The Story Behind Klezmerette 01:00 — Jewish Identity, Advocacy & Speaking Out02:00 — Why Daniella Made a Yiddish Album03:00 — Growing Up With Jewish Languages & Holocaust Survivor Grandparents04:00 — Persian Jewish Heritage and Unity Across Jewish Communities05:00 — The 20-Year Journey Behind Klezmerette06:00 — How Yiddish Music Survived the Holocaust07:00 — Passing Jewish Stories From Generation to Generation08:00 — October 7, Historical Memory & the Importance of Storytelling09:00 — Why Music Helps Preserve Jewish History10:00 — The Humor, Resilience & Joy of Yiddish Music11:00 — Daniella Sings in Yiddish12:00 — “Frayling”: A Tango About Love and Loss13:00 — “A Yiddishe Mame” and Classic Yiddish Songs14:00 — Jewish Mothers, Music & Emotion15:00 — Why Culture Matters During War16:00 — “We Will Dance Again” After October 717:00 — Inheriting Joy Instead of Trauma18:00 — Finding Light Across Cultures19:00 — Being a Jewish Artist After October 720:00 — Antisemitism in the Entertainment Industry21:00 — Daniella’s Personal Connection to Israel22:00 — Her Late Sister, Family History & Jewish Advocacy23:00 — Loving Israel While Living With Fear24:00 — Family Memories, Persian Heritage & Israel25:00 — Klezmerette: Album and Documentary Details26:00 — Antisemitism in New York & the Album Release Concert27:00 — The Documentary, Family Loss & Carrying Heritage Forward28:00 — Daniella Sings a Zionist Song in Yiddish29:00 — Daniella’s Message to Shanna Fuld30:00 — Where to Find Daniella’s Music31:00 — Torah Thought: Why Was the World Created in Ten Utterances?32:00 — The Meaning of Ten in Jewish Tradition33:00 — The Ten Commandments and Creation34:00 — Torah and the Natural Order35:00 — The Single Utterance and Transcendence36:00 — Repentance and the Transcendent Realm37:00 — What Repentance Reveals About the Divine38:00 — Final Torah Thought & Shanna’s Sign-Off#IsraelDailyNews #ShannaFuld #DaniellaRabbani #Klezmerette #YiddishMusic #JewishMusic #Klezmer #JewishCulture #JewishPride #Yiddish #JewishHeritage #JewishIdentity #Antisemitism #JewishHistory #HolocaustSurvivors #WeWillDanceAgain #October7 #Israel #JewishArtists #IsraelDailyNewsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host remarks: Three years ago today, Hamas launched the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. On the anniversary, host Shanna Fuld shares her own October 7th story. She became one of the first journalists inside the kibbutzim. She looks back on covering the Shura base, the funerals of Hadar Goldin and Dror Or, and what Ran Gvili's parents told her before he became the last hostage to come home. Plus, how Israel is marking the day, and why the country keeps moving forward. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“He was supposed to come back home just a few hours later.” For this special Israel Daily News October 7 series, Shanna Fuld sits down with Alma Levin-Friedman, a 34-year-old mother of two and PhD student from Eilat whose husband, Major Reservist Itamar Levin-Friedman, was killed fighting in Gaza. Itamar was a teacher, a reservist, a sniper commander and a member of Lotar Eilat, an IDF counterterrorism unit. On October 7, 2023, he was among the first forces to respond in southern Israel. He spent months serving in the south before repeatedly entering Gaza. His final mission was his seventh deployment into Gaza. On November 11, 2024, Itamar was killed by a Hamas sniper. It was the final day of his mission. He was expected to return home to his wife and two young children just hours later. In this deeply personal conversation, Alma shares what it was like to wake Itamar up on October 7, watch him leave their home in his uniform, and hear him say: “This is not something small. We are at war.” She talks about raising their children without their father, preserving his memory, rebuilding a sense of safety for her family, and carrying on the values he believed in. The interview also features the powerful words Itamar wrote for his students about October 7 and the responsibility of reservists who leave behind their families, jobs and ordinary lives to defend Israel. His message was ultimately about more than military service. It was a call for Israeli society to remain united, respectful and compassionate—and to be worthy of the sacrifices made by those who serve. Alma also discusses the community of Israeli widows and orphans created by the war, her ongoing PhD studies in sociology, and the challenges of rebuilding a life while the war itself continues. As Israel approaches another election, Alma explains what she believes Itamar would have wanted for the country: a society where people with different political views can stand together, serve together and feel that they all have a place. This is the story of one family, but also a conversation about loss, resilience, motherhood, military service, Israeli society and what it means to keep living after October 7. Watch, listen and remember Itamar Levin-Friedman. Support independent journalism from Israel and subscribe to the Israel Daily News weekly newsletter at israeldailynews.org. #IsraelDailyNews #October7 #Israel #IDFTimestamps 00:00 Meet Alma Levin-Friedman: An October 7 Widow01:00 Alma & Itamar: A Life Together Since Their Teens02:00 Lotar Eilat & Itamar’s Role in the IDF03:00 Where Were They on October 7?04:00 “This Is Not Something Small. We Are at War.”05:00 Itamar’s Missions Into Gaza06:00 The Father and Husband Itamar Was07:00 Raising Two Children Without Their Father08:00 Keeping Itamar’s Memory Alive09:00 Itamar’s Words to His Students10:00 “They Need Me Now” — Itamar on October 711:00 “Don’t Forget the Price Reservists Pay”12:00 Itamar’s Call for a Strong, United Society13:00 Israel’s Divisions Before October 714:00 How the Children Are Processing Their Loss15:00 The Support Israel’s Widows & Orphans Receive16:00 When a Loss Becomes a Loss for a Community17:00 Trying to Rebuild a Life During War18:00 Itamar’s Final Mission in Gaza19:00 The Community of October 7 Widows & Orphans20:00 Alma’s PhD & Building a New Life21:00 Itamar’s Vision for a More United Israel22:00 Remembering Itamar & His Legacy#IsraelDailyNews #Israel #October7 #October7Widow #IDF #IsraelDefenseForces #IsraeliWidow #IsraeliFamilies #IsraelNews #Gaza #Eilat #Reservists #IsraeliSociety #ShannaFuld #IsraelPodcast #October7Stories #JewishNews #IsraelWar #NeverForget #ItamarLevinFriedman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Israeli passengers are being hailed as heroes after stopping an attempted plane hijacking on a flydubai flight carrying 174 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to the report, the co-pilot allegedly attacked and repeatedly stabbed the captain before attempting to take control of the aircraft. The plane then plunged more than 4,000 meters — roughly 13,000 feet — in about one minute. Israeli passengers and off-duty pilots rushed into the cockpit and restrained the attacker. One passenger, Yaniv Hayun, helped pull the aircraft's nose up, while dentist Dr. Shota Musayev treated the wounded captain throughout the emergency. The plane was diverted and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, before the passengers were eventually flown back to Israel. Four passengers are being recommended for Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism. The episode also covers President Trump's rejection of Iran's proposed broader deal involving the Strait of Hormuz, the reported possibility of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, the death of a Hamas terrorist connected to the kidnapping of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or on October 7, and a new report alleging that a Houthi weapons cell used Anthropic's Claude AI to develop missile guidance software. Plus, the latest developments from Israel and the Middle East. Israel Daily News brings you independent reporting and analysis from Israel and around the world. Support independent journalism from Israel: israeldailynews.org Podcast Description: - Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews - Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld - Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/ - Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews #Israel #IsraelNews #IsraelDailyNews #IsraeliPassengers #PlaneHijacking #BreakingNews #Iran #Trump #MiddleEast #October7 #Gaza #Houthis #SaudiArabia #Sukkot #ShannaFuld Timestamps00:00 Israeli passengers stop attempted plane hijacking01:00 Plane plunges 13,000 feet as passengers storm cockpit02:00 Passenger grabs controls & dentist saves captain03:00 Emergency landing in Saudi Arabia04:00 Israeli Air Force escort & passengers return home05:00 Four passengers nominated for Civilian Heroism Award06:00 Investigation into how the Omani co-pilot got on the flight07:00 Trump rejects Iran's proposed deal08:00 October 7 terrorist behind Noa Argamani kidnapping killed09:00 Houthis allegedly use AI to develop missile guidance software10:00 Support Israel Daily News11:00 Sukkot message & closing  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States is fighting for his life after a car-ramming terror attack — the same family that already lost a son in Gaza; Prime Minister Netanyahu lands in New York to address the UN General Assembly & Israel’s Central Elections Committee votes to bar Ra'am and the Joint List from the October 27th election, but the Court might overturn it. Plus! A Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, NY. Podcast Description: Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org**YouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews**Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld**Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lebanon’s future is at the center of a major diplomatic push as President Joseph Aoun meets French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Paris. The talks come as Israel and Lebanon explore a possible security framework, including what could eventually replace UNIFIL in southern Lebanon. In this episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld breaks down the history behind the Israel-Lebanon conflict and explains why UNIFIL has remained in southern Lebanon for nearly 50 years. The discussion covers the origins of UNIFIL, the PLO’s presence in southern Lebanon, Israel’s 1978 and 1982 operations, Hezbollah’s emergence, and the aftermath of the Second Lebanon War. Shana also explains the current proposal being discussed: Israeli forces could withdraw as the Lebanese military moves into southern Lebanon and Hezbollah is disarmed. But Israel says the Lebanese army must prove it can actually remove Hezbollah from the area before an Israeli withdrawal can take place. The episode also covers: 🇱🇧 Joseph Aoun’s meeting with Macron and King Abdullah II🇮🇱 Israel-Lebanon security talks🇺🇳 The future of UNIFILHezbollah’s refusal to disarmThe history of the 1948 Arab-Israeli WarIsrael’s peace treaties with Egypt and JordanThe evolving situation on Israel’s Syrian and Lebanese borders🇵🇸 The IDF confirmation of the death of Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu ObeidIsrael’s upcoming October 27 electionPolitical disqualification petitions before the electionAn IDF inquiry into a controversial Gaza documentary🇲🇦 Israel and Morocco upgrading diplomatic relations to full embassiesThe Abraham Accords and expanding regional tiesRosh Hashanah and the upcoming Yom Kippur holiday Support independent journalism from Israel:Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Timestamps 00:00 Aoun Meets Macron Over Lebanon’s Future01:00 How UNIFIL Began in Southern Lebanon02:00 Israel’s 1978 Operation & UNIFIL03:00 Israel’s 1982 Lebanon War04:00 Why UNIFIL Has Remained for Nearly 50 Years05:00 Israel-Lebanon Talks in Washington06:00 Hezbollah Must Disarm Before Israeli Withdrawal07:00 The 1948 Arab-Israeli War Begins08:00 The Nakba & Israel’s Independence09:00 Israel’s Peace Treaties With Egypt & Jordan10:00 Syria, Lebanon & Israel’s Other Borders11:00 Hamas Rafah Commander Killed12:00 Election Disqualification Battles Begin13:00 High Court & Political Party Bans14:00 IDF Orders Inquiry Into Gaza Documentary15:00 Support Israel Daily News16:00 Military Investigation & Classified Information17:00 Israel & Morocco Upgrade Diplomatic Ties18:00 Abraham Accords Anniversary19:00 Yom Kippur Programming Announcement20:00 Rosh Hashanah, Pomegranates & Israeli Tradition21:00 Israeli Artisans & Holiday Gifts22:00 Tel Aviv Weather & Daily Wrap-Up23:00 Shabbat Shalom & Gmar Chatima Tova #Israel #IsraelDailyNews #IsraelLebanon #Lebanon #Hezbollah #UNIFIL #IDF #Gaza #Hamas #IsraelNews #MiddleEast #JosephAoun #EmmanuelMacron #AbrahamAccords #IsraelPolitics #RoshHashanah #YomKippur #ShannaFuld  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iranian pressure, the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi attacks, Israel's political tensions, Fauda's depiction of October 7, and a powerful Rosh Hashanah story from a freed hostage. On today's episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shanna Fuld brings you the latest developments across Israel and the Middle East. Iran is accusing the United States and Austria of blocking its nuclear delegation from attending the International Atomic Energy Agency conference in Vienna, as the diplomatic relationship between Washington and Tehran remains deeply strained. We also look at reports of Chinese intelligence sharing with Iran ahead of an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan, as President Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. In Gaza, President Trump says Hamas is willing to give up its weapons, while Israel continues to insist that Hamas must disarm. The ceasefire remains fragile, with Israel and Hamas offering competing accounts of the situation on the ground. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi forces continue attacking Saudi Arabia. With the Houthis controlling key territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dramatically reduced, the security of regional energy and shipping routes remains a major concern. We also examine the Israeli political debate over whether Arab-majority parties Ra'am and the Joint List should be barred from running in the upcoming October 27 election, including the legal history surrounding previous attempts to disqualify political parties. Then, a major cultural story: the fifth season of Fauda has drawn international attention for its dramatization of the October 7 massacre. The episodes have sparked strong reactions from viewers around the world, while the series' Israeli cast and production team have personal connections to the war. And we end with a powerful Rosh Hashanah story. Israel has reached its first Rosh Hashanah since October 7, 2023 without a hostage remaining in Gaza. Freed hostage Matan Angrest, who spent 738 days in Hamas captivity, returned home from a five-month trip through South America so he could celebrate the holiday with his family. His story is a reminder of what freedom means after years of captivity—and why being together with family during the holidays can carry a significance that is difficult to put into words. In this episode: Iran's dispute with the IAEA and AustriaU.S.-Iran tensions and China's alleged intelligence connectionTrump's Gaza ceasefire effortsIsrael's position on Hamas disarmamentRa'am, the Joint List and Israel's upcoming electionHouthi attacks on Saudi ArabiaThe Strait of Hormuz shipping crisisIsrael's political debate over party disqualificationsFauda's October 7 episodesRosh Hashanah and the return of freed hostage Matan AngrestSubscribe to Israel Daily News for independent reporting and analysis from Israel. 📩 Sign up for the Israel Weekly News: israeldailynews.org ❤️ Support independent journalism: Your contributions help keep Israel Daily News reporting independently from Israel. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsTimestamps00:00 Iran Blocked From IAEA Conference Amid U.S. Pressure01:00 Trump, China & the Upcoming Xi Jinping Summit02:00 Trump Says Hamas May Give Up Its Weapons03:00 Israel, Hamas & the Gaza Ceasefire04:00 Could Ra'am and the Joint List Be Banned?05:00 Israel's High Court & Political Party Bans06:00 Houthi Attacks Target Saudi Arabia07:00 Houthis Take Control of Yemen's Red Sea Coast08:00 Strait of Hormuz Shipping Collapses09:00 Controversial Gaza Film Sparks Israeli Backlash10:00 IDF Rejects Allegations in the Film11:00 Fauda Season 5 Depicts October 712:00 How Fauda Portrays the October 7 Massacre13:00 Israel's First Rosh Hashanah Without Hostages in Gaza14:00 Freed Hostage Matan Angrest Returns Home for Rosh Hashanah15:00 Israel Daily News Weekly Newsletter & Sign-Off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Iranian threats, rising regional tensions, Lebanon talks, Israel's political landscape, and a deep dive into Iran's internal struggles. On today's episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld brings you the latest developments across Israel and the region as the country prepares for the upcoming High Holiday period. Israel says it is prepared to respond decisively if Iran attacks during the upcoming holiday season, while the region continues to experience heightened tensions. We also discuss Israel's decision to release five Lebanese prisoners as a goodwill gesture and the possibility of a historic shift in Israel-Lebanon relations. In Israeli politics, a new poll shows the race between Netanyahu's coalition and the opposition tightening, with both blocs currently struggling to reach the 61 seats needed to form a government. The episode also examines continuing tensions in Judea and Samaria, including settler violence and clashes in Al-Mughayyir, as well as President Herzog's comments regarding the difficulty of bringing perpetrators to justice. Plus, Shana takes you inside a HaSod Rosh Hashanah gift box, featuring Israeli-made products including local wine, honey, tea, chocolate, candles, and more. Use code IDN10 for 10% off qualifying orders. We also remember feminist icon Gloria Steinem, explore Israel's latest water challenges after multiple desalination plants shut down, and discuss the closure of Jerusalem's Cafe Basima on Shabbat. The episode features highlights from a Sunset Series event with Iran scholar Professor Meir Litvak, who discussed Iran's internal water crisis, brain drain, aging population, and the possibility that internal societal pressure could ultimately pose a greater threat to the Iranian regime than military strikes. We also preview the upcoming Jewish Women Changing the World panel and the HER Tel Aviv Festival. The episode concludes with a Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig exploring the seventh Haftarah of consolation, God's relationship with humanity in times of suffering, and the meaning of divine mercy as we approach Rosh Hashanah. Subscribe to Israel Daily News for independent coverage of Israel, the Middle East, Israeli politics, Jewish life, and stories from the region. Rosh HaShanah Gifts Hasod Code: IDN10 https://www.hasodstore.com/blog/support-israel-daily-news-and-get-a-surprise-box-from-hasod-rosh-hashanah Bala Glitz Jewelry: https://www.balaglitz.com/discount/IDN15 Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews YouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews  Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Timestamps 00:00 Iran Threats & Israel Prepares for Rosh Hashanah01:00 Israel Ready to Respond to an Iranian Attack02:00 Israel Releases Five Lebanese Prisoners03:00 Israel-Lebanon Relations & New Election Poll04:00 Israeli Politics: The 61-Seat Majority05:00 Netanyahu Gains Ground & Settler Violence06:00 West Bank Tensions & Al-Mughayyir07:00 Rosh Hashanah Gifts from the Holy Land08:00 HaSod Rosh Hashanah Gift Box Unboxing09:00 Israeli Wine, Tea & Local Products10:00 Honey, Scarf & Israeli Apple Cocktails11:00 What's Inside the Rest of the Gift Box?12:00 Remembering Gloria Steinem13:00 Steinem's Legacy & Connection to Israel14:00 Israel's Desalination Crisis15:00 Water Security & Israeli Technology16:00 Jerusalem Cafe Closes on Shabbat17:00 Controversy Surrounding Cafe Basima18:00 Iran Scholar Professor Meir Litvak19:00 Iran's Internal Struggles20:00 Iran's Water Crisis & Brain Drain21:00 Could Iran Collapse From Within?22:00 Iran's Regional Ambitions23:00 Jewish Women Changing the World24:00 Sword of Iron & Women in Israel25:00 HER Tel Aviv & Torah Thought26:00 God's Presence in Our Troubles27:00 Understanding Divine Compassion28:00 God Beyond Creation & With Us29:00 Kabbalah, Mercy & Rachamim30:00 Preparing for Rosh Hashanah31:00 Tel Aviv Weather & Closing#Israel #IsraelNews #IsraelDailyNews #Iran #IranIsrael #MiddleEast #RoshHashanah #IsraeliPolitics #Netanyahu #Lebanon #WestBank #TelAviv #JewishNews #JewishLife #IsraelPodcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.