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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.

The 60-day U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding has expired — and the United States is taking military action. In today's episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld breaks down the latest escalation after American forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, following reports that the IRGC was preparing to target shipping lanes. Iran is now threatening to respond. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut for business and Iran's economy under growing pressure, what comes next for the U.S., Iran, Israel, and the wider region? Shana also examines the growing political battle inside Israel ahead of the October 27th election, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's concerns over Ofer Winter's new People of Israel party and the latest polling showing Netanyahu's coalition below the 61-seat threshold needed to form a government. The episode also covers growing tensions over Haredi military service after 16 Givati Brigade soldiers refused to board an armored vehicle because a female paramedic was onboard, the ongoing debate over religious accommodations in the IDF, and the political battle over Haredi enlistment. Shana marks two years since the IDF recovered the bodies of six hostages murdered by Hamas: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Ori Danino, Alex Lubnov, and Almog Sarusi. She reflects on their lives, their families, and the impact their deaths had on Israel and the world. The episode also examines rising settler violence in the West Bank, concerns raised by senior IDF officials about Palestinian retaliation, the controversy surrounding Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, and the vandalism of a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem. And on a more positive note, Israel has scored another major achievement in the defense industry, signing its largest-ever defense export deal — a $3.5 billion agreement with Greece for a comprehensive missile-defense system known as the "Achilles Shield." In this episode: 🇺🇸 U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers 🇮🇷 Iran threatens retaliation 🚢 Strait of Hormuz tensions 🇮🇱 Netanyahu and Israel's October election 🗳️ Ofer Winter's new political party 🎖️ Haredi enlistment and IDF tensions 🕯️ Remembering the six hostages murdered by Hamas ⚠️ Rising settler violence in Judea and Samaria 🕌 Temple Mount tensions 🛡️ Israel's $3.5 billion defense deal with Greece Support independent Israel-focused journalism and help us continue bringing you the news from Israel and the region. 🌐 Israel Daily News: israeldailynews.org Subscribe to the Israel Daily News Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on social media for daily updates. Rosh HaShannah 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 U.S. Strikes Iran After 60-Day MOU Expires01:00 Iran's Economy, Strait of Hormuz & Israel's Election02:00 Ofer Winter Challenges Netanyahu03:00 Netanyahu's Coalition Falls Short of 61 Seats04:00 Ofer Winter's People of Israel Party05:00 16 Givati Soldiers Refuse Mission Over Female Paramedic06:00 Smotrich Defends Soldiers Amid IDF Debate07:00 Haredi Draft Crisis Intensifies08:00 Remembering Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas09:00 Protesters Demand October 7th State Inquiry10:00 The Day Israel Learned the Six Hostages Were Dead11:00 Remembering Hersh, Eden, Carmel & the Other Hostages12:00 Hersh Goldberg-Polin's Message of Hope13:00 IDF Warns of Palestinian Retaliation14:00 Why the West Bank Remains So Contested15:00 Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Criticizes Ben-Gvir16:00 The Temple Mount Controversy Explained17:00 Supporting Israel Daily News & Jewish Businesses18:00 Rosh Hashanah Gifts & Israeli Products19:00 Get 10% Off with Code IDN1020:00 Israel Signs Record $3.5 Billion Defense Deal21:00 Israel's Growing Defense Technology Exports22:00 Closing, Weather & Israel Weekly News #Israel #Iran #Trump #IsraelNews #USIran #MiddleEast #Netanyahu #IDF #Gaza #Hamas #IsraelPolitics #IsraeliPolitics #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #HarediDraft #Hostages #WestBank #TempleMount #IsraelDefense #IsraelDailyNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An IDF social media video appeared to advise ultra-Orthodox Israelis facing military draft enforcement on how to avoid arrest at Ben Gurion Airport — and it was quickly deleted. In this episode of Israel Daily News, Shanna Fuld breaks down the controversy surrounding the now-deleted IDF video ahead of the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine.  The video reportedly used an AI character called “Dudy the Explainer” to explain how draft evaders could avoid being detained at the airport. The controversy comes as Israel's long-running battle over Haredi military service intensifies and new legislation has left some pilgrimage-bound Israelis facing draft-evader status.  Shanna also examines the growing security tensions in Judea and Samaria, including the strategic significance of the proposed E1 settlement expansion, British pressure over Israeli settlements, and warnings about settler violence.  Meanwhile, election season is heating up. Gadi Eisenkot is calling a two-state solution “delusional” following October 7th while simultaneously criticizing the E1 expansion as a strategic mistake. He also takes aim at Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over settler violence.  The episode also looks back at the 2014 Gaza war, including reports of secret direct back-channel contacts between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas through intermediary Shlomi Fogel — contacts that Netanyahu's office and Fogel have denied.  Plus, Shanna speaks about Tal Goldstein-Almog, a young survivor of Hamas captivity, and highlights his interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan. And in a cultural tribute, Shanna remembers Dolly Parton and the extraordinary impact of her Imagination Library, including its connection to PJ Library and Israel's Sifriyat Pijama program. The episode also remembers Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, including her acclaimed 2021 exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.  Finally, Rabbi Yossi Madvig explores this week's Torah portion, Ki Tavo, discussing light and darkness, the Messianic era, and the difference between the afterlife and the “world to come.” In this episode:  • The controversial IDF video for draft evaders  • Why the IDF deleted the video  • The Haredi military draft crisis  • The Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman  • Airport enforcement and draft evaders  • Rising tensions in Judea and Samaria  • The E1 settlement expansion plan  • British pressure over Israeli settlements  • Gadi Eisenkot's election campaign  • Israel's upcoming elections  • IDF operations against October 7th attackers  • Tal Goldstein-Almog and his experience in captivity • Reports of secret Netanyahu-Hamas contacts in 2014  • Israel Daily News' independent journalism  • Rosh Hashanah gifts from Israeli artists  • Dolly Parton's global legacy and PJ Library  • Yayoi Kusama's legacy in Israel  • Torah thought with Rabbi Yossi Madvig Support independent journalism: Israel Daily News is independently produced and does not work for the Israeli government. 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Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@israeldailynews  Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld  Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-war  Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Timestamps 00:00 IDF Video Advises Draft Evaders Ahead of Uman Pilgrimage01:00 The Deleted “Dudy the Explainer” Video02:00 Why the IDF Post Was Removed03:00 How Draft Evaders Are Caught at the Airport04:00 Rising Tensions in Judea & Samaria05:00 The E1 Settlement Expansion Plan06:00 Israel Responds to British Sanctions07:00 Gadi Eisenkot Rejects Two-State Solution08:00 Eisenkot Takes Aim at Smotrich & Ben-Gvir09:00 IDF Kills October 7th Attackers in Gaza10:00 Tal Goldstein-Almog’s Story of Captivity11:00 Secret Netanyahu-Hamas Talks?12:00 What Happened During the 2014 Back Channel13:00 Supporting Independent Journalism14:00 Rosh Hashanah Gifts From Israeli Artists15:00 Remembering Dolly Parton16:00 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library & PJ Library17:00 Sifriyat Pijama & Dolly’s Global Impact18:00 Remembering Yayoi Kusama19:00 Kusama’s Legacy in Israel20:00 Her 2021 Tel Aviv Exhibition21:00 Torah Thought: Ki Tavo22:00 Rising Above the Darkness23:00 The Afterlife vs. the World to Come24:00 The Messianic Paradox25:00 Sign-Off & Shabbat Shalom #Israel #IsraelNews #IDF #IsraeliPolitics #IsraelPolitics #HarediDraft #DraftCrisis #Uman #RoshHashanah #JudeaAndSamaria #WestBank #E1 #Gaza #Hamas #Netanyahu #GadiEisenkot #October7 #IsraelDefenseForces #MiddleEast #DollyParton #YayoiKusama #IsraelDailyNews #IsraelDailyNewsPodcast #BreakingNews   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Iran’s 60-day window with the United States has expired — and there is still no diplomatic breakthrough. In today's Israel Daily News, Shana Fuld breaks down the latest developments across Israel, Iran, and the region, including reports that Tehran used the 60-day period to expand missile and drone production and strengthen coordination with its proxy forces in Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon. The Trump administration is now pushing what it calls an “economic D-Day” against Iran, targeting the country's oil exports, banking system, and foreign trade networks. Iran's currency has fallen to a record low, while tensions continue to rise across the region. Meanwhile, Israel's domestic political battle is intensifying ahead of the October 27 election. Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak following the arrest of a yeshiva student who failed to report for his IDF draft summons. The Haredi draft exemption debate has become one of the defining political issues in Israel, with coalition parties pushing new legislation while critics argue that all Israelis should share the burden of military service. Shana also breaks down Netanyahu's warning to right-wing voters about smaller parties potentially failing to cross the electoral threshold — and why reaching 61 seats is so important for forming a government. Plus, a major historical discovery: Divers have located the wreck of the Altalena, the ship at the center of one of the most painful episodes in Israel's early history. The ship, carrying weapons, fighters, and immigrants, arrived in Israel in 1948 and became the center of a confrontation between David Ben-Gurion's government and Menachem Begin's Irgun. When the IDF opened fire on the ship, Begin ordered his fighters not to retaliate in order to prevent a civil war. Now, decades later, the wreck has been located intact roughly 500 meters underwater off the coast of Tel Aviv. In this episode: • Iran's 60-day U.S. memorandum expires • Trump's new “economic D-Day” sanctions campaign • Iran's collapsing currency • Rising tensions near Saudi Arabia • Israel's Haredi military draft crisis • The fight over new draft exemption legislation • Netanyahu's warning to right-wing voters • Shin Bet chief David Zini and Gadi Eisenkot • Settler violence in the West Bank • International stabilization plans for Gaza • Mansour Abbas and Palestinian statehood • The discovery of the Altalena wreck • Ben-Gurion vs. Menachem Begin • How the Altalena nearly triggered civil war • Israel Daily News updates and how to support independent journalism • The Maccabiah Games and the “Jewish Olympics” Support Israel Daily News: Your support helps us continue producing independent journalism about Israel and the Middle East. Visit israeldailynews.org to make a one-time or monthly contribution. Don't forget to subscribe to Israel Daily News on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and sign up for the Israel Weekly News newsletter for the top stories from Israel each week. Timestamps 00:00 Iran’s 60-Day Window Ends With No Deal01:00 Trump’s “Economic D-Day” Against Iran02:00 Israel’s Haredi Draft Crisis Explodes03:00 The Battle Over Haredi Draft Exemptions04:00 Why the Draft Is a Major Election Issue05:00 Shin Bet Chief Defends Eisenkot Decision06:00 Netanyahu Warns Right-Wing Voters07:00 Settler Violence & Gaza Stabilization Plans08:00 Mansour Abbas & the Gaza Debate09:00 The Altalena Wreck Has Been Found10:00 How the Altalena Clash Began11:00 Menachem Begin’s Decision That Changed Israel12:00 Israel Daily News Updates13:00 Rosh Hashanah Gift Recommendations14:00 Upcoming Israel Travel & Holiday Content15:00 The Maccabiah Games: The Jewish Olympics16:00 Sign-Off & Israel Weekly News17:00 Thanks to Our Sponsors & Production Team #Israel #IsraelNews #Iran #IranIsrael #Trump #Netanyahu #IsraelPolitics #IsraeliPolitics #IDF #HarediDraft #DraftCrisis #Knesset #IsraeliElections #MiddleEast #Gaza #Altalena #MenachemBegin #BenGurion #WestBank #IsraelDailyNews #IsraelDailyNewsPodcast #BreakingNews #JewishHistory #Maccabiah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode:  • Sharen Haskel explains why she left the government  • The controversy surrounding military draft exemptions  • Why she says Israel’s security was being compromised  • The launch of the new Israel First political party  • Haskel on being the only woman currently leading a party  • Why she says Israeli politics needs a “mother”  • Her vision for right-wing unity  • Moving beyond the “pro-Bibi vs. anti-Bibi” political divide  • Israel First’s five pillars: security, free markets, education, civil liberties and Zionist unity  • Plans to reduce taxes and bureaucracy  • Reforming Israel’s education system  • School choice and education vouchers  • The role of arts and culture in Israeli society  • Restricting the power of labor unions  • PTSD among Israeli soldiers and veterans  • Haskel’s proposed PTSD authority  • Medicinal cannabis and psychedelic treatments for PTSD  • Why she believes cannabis reform could become a major Israeli industry  • What happens if Israel First fails to cross the electoral threshold  • Haskel’s message to Israeli voters ahead of the October election The episode also includes an update from Israel Daily News about the outlet's growing monetization efforts and a Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on facing adversity, finding strength through difficult times, and the promise of future peace and redemption.  Subscribe to Israel Daily News for independent coverage of Israel, Israeli politics, security, diplomacy and the Middle East.  📩 Sign up for the Israel Weekly News: israeldailynews.org Support independent journalism through the Israel Daily News donation platform. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@IsraelDailyNews  Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld  Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-war  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.

In this episode: • Trump says the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place • Tehran denies reports of extending a 60-day ceasefire • 32 countries condemn Iran over executions of protesters • Israeli families return to Ganim in northern Samaria • The history of Ganim and the 2005 disengagement • Rising tensions in Kusra and clashes involving Israeli settlers • IDF disciplinary action involving soldiers and settlers • U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's comments about Israeli settlers • Israel and Venezuela restore consular relations after 17 years • Venezuela's shrinking Jewish community • The story of Sergeant William Zev Shaken, a lone soldier from New York • Will's service in the Golani Brigade and his experience fighting in Gaza • His struggle with PTSD after returning to civilian life • His dream of becoming a social worker and helping others • Will's funeral at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery • The debate over recognition of non-operational military deaths • Israel's growing need for psychological support for veterans • A Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on faith, justice and redemption Will's story is a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers long after they leave the battlefield. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and brothers-in-arms. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma or a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help through your local emergency or crisis-support services.  Support Israel Daily News: Your support helps us continue producing independent journalism and reporting from Israel and the region. Sign up for the Israel Weekly News: israeldailynews.org Subscribe to the Israel Daily News Podcast for daily coverage of Israel, the Middle East, politics, security and the stories that matter.  Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org  YOUTUBE:     / @israeldailynews    Israel Daily News Patreon:   / shannafuld    Support our Wartime News Coverage:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/independen...  Links to all things IDN:  https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Timestamps  00:00 Trump Keeps Iran Blockade in Place  01:00 Iran Denies Ceasefire Extension  02:00 Israeli Families Return to Ganim  03:00 Rising Tensions in Kusra  04:00 IDF Soldiers & Settler Confrontations  05:00 Huckabee Calls Some Settlers “Israeli Terrorists”  06:00 Gaza Strikes & Regional Tensions  07:00 Israel & Venezuela Restore Consular Relations  08:00 Venezuela’s Jewish Community Shrinks  09:00 The Story of Lone Soldier William Zev Shaken  10:00 Will’s Service After October 7th  11:00 His Dream to Help Others  12:00 Will’s Funeral in Jerusalem  13:00 Shanna’s Personal Connection With Will  14:00 Will’s Leadership Project  15:00 A Friend Remembers Will  16:00 Will Buried at Mt. Herzl  17:00 His Parents’ Heartbreaking Eulogy  18:00 Questions About Military Recognition  19:00 How the Defense Ministry Reviews These Cases  20:00 PTSD & Psychological Trauma Among Soldiers  21:00 The Growing Mental Health Crisis  22:00 Support for Veterans & Trauma Survivors  23:00 Remembering Will Shaken + Torah Thought Begins  24:00 Abraham’s Argument With God  25:00 God’s Promise of Consolation  26:00 Moses, Action & Divine Protection  27:00 Faith, Confidence & Redemption  28:00 Shabbat Shalom & Sign-Off    #Israel #IsraelNews #IsraelDailyNews #Trump #Iran  #IsraelIran #MiddleEast #IDF #IsraeliSoldiers #IsraelDefenseForces #JudeaAndSamaria #Gaza #IsraelPolitics #GolaniBrigade #LoneSoldier #PTSD #Veterans #Venezuela #JewishCommunity  #IsraelPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Israelis move back into Ganim 21 years after the Disengagement; tensions flare in the West Bank village of Qusra; police meet with election officials on security ahead of October 27th; Gaza strikes continue overnight; Trump vows the US blockade on Iran stays up as Tehran denies a ceasefire extension and 32 nations condemn Iran’s executions; and a special report on the funeral of lone soldier Sgt. William “Will” Shakin. Plus a Torah thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig.  Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@israeldailynews Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-war 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.