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Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief is a daily ten-minute briefing on the top stories from Israel and the Middle East. Hosted by Laura Cellier, each episode features the day’s key headlines and fast-paced interviews with newsmakers, policy shapers, and experts. Produced by the Misgav Institute for National Security, Israel’s leading national security policy center, Israel in 10 delivers the news and context you need to start your day in just ten minutes. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 straight to your inbox: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up

  1. 3h ago

    Israel Strikes Syria over Turkish Threat | David M. Weinberg

    Israel has confirmed striking the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Syria to prevent Turkish forces from establishing a presence there, after Damascus reportedly ignored repeated Israeli warnings. The attack drew rare public criticism from Washington, with US envoy Tom Barrack calling it an “unnecessary escalation” and warning that it nearly triggered a military confrontation between Israel and Turkey. Misgav’s David M. Weinberg joins Israel in Ten to discuss Israel’s increasingly tense relationship with Ankara and the security challenge emerging in post-Assad Syria. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly considered striking US military assets in Europe if President Trump escalates the war. The Financial Times says potential targets include facilities in Bulgaria and Cyprus, while Tehran has also examined attacks on undersea communications cables in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has reportedly ordered an indefinite halt to talks with Iran after growing frustrated with Tehran’s refusal to meet US demands. CNN says Washington is shifting away from seeking a rapid agreement towards sustained economic pressure. The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, citing escalating regional tensions. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a new facility being built in central Israel where terrorists sentenced to death will be hanged. The site will include a death-row wing, gallows and viewing booths for surviving victims and their families. Syrian authorities have arrested former Assad-era security officer Musab Abu Rukba after he fled Austria, where he was sentenced to eight years in prison for abusing detainees. And the remains of Israeli soldier Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz have been returned to Israel, 44 years after he went missing during the Battle of Sultan Yacoub. His recovery brings the decades-long search for all three Israeli soldiers missing from the 1982 battle to an end. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

  2. 1d ago

    The Gaza Starvation Case Unravels | Natasha Hausdorff

    UNICEF figures have cast serious doubt on claims that Israel deliberately starved children in Gaza, showing malnutrition rates in the Strip were lower than in Syria and Jordan — and far lower than in Sudan — after improving sharply from 2025. Those allegations are central to the international legal cases against Israel. British barrister Natasha Hausdorff, from UK Lawyers for Israel and the newly formed Centre for the International Rule of Law, joins Israel in Ten to discuss what the latest evidence could mean for proceedings at the ICC and ICJ. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Eli Cohen is on course to top the Likud primary, followed by Amir Ohana, Yariv Levin and Miri Regev. With Likud polling at around 22 to 24 seats, several serving ministers now risk losing their places in the next Knesset. U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner says Gaza’s demilitarization could begin within 30 days, following nearly four hours of talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Washington says reconstruction will not begin before weapons are removed, while Misgav Institute head Meir Ben-Shabbat warns the proposed 15-point agreement could ultimately guarantee Hamas’s survival. Tensions are also rising in the Strait of Hormuz after a commercial vessel was struck by a projectile. The U.S. says its “steel wall blockade” has redirected 64 vessels, while Iran has renewed threats against shipping. Senior Iranian officials have meanwhile warned that mounting economic pressure could fuel domestic unrest and weaken the regime’s legitimacy. President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33 percent, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, while 80 percent of respondents expect U.S. involvement in Iran to continue. And Egypt is warning Ethiopia not to proceed with plans for three additional dams on the Nile, escalating their long-running dispute over control of the river. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

  3. 2d ago

    Israel has nothing to fear from the Mecca Pact | Ahmed Quraishi

    President Donald Trump has welcomed a new mutual defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, describing the Mecca Agreement as a sign that Middle Eastern countries are increasingly able to provide for their own security. Pakistan’s prime minister quickly welcomed Trump’s comments and said Islamabad intends to play a constructive role in defending the region. The agreement raises questions for Israel, which had hoped Saudi Arabia would move towards normalization through the Abraham Accords. Instead, Riyadh now appears to be strengthening a separate regional security bloc alongside Pakistan and Turkey. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet Jared Kushner as Washington intensifies efforts to advance its Gaza peace plan. Kushner held rare talks with senior Hamas officials in Cairo on Sunday. The U.S. proposal calls for Hamas to disarm in exchange for a phased Israeli withdrawal, but Netanyahu has rejected the plan while Hamas insists Israel must withdraw and halt attacks first. Iran is also reportedly preparing for the possibility of a much wider regional conflict. The Wall Street Journal says Iranian commanders used negotiations with Washington to prepare contingency plans including attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and undersea cables, while increasing coordination with proxies across the region. In Israel, around 140,000 Likud members are voting in a closely watched primary ahead of October’s election, amid polls showing the party could fall from its current 32 seats to around 22–24. And Israel’s consul general in New York, Ofir Akunis, has accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fuelling antisemitic incitement following an attack at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue. Israel and Honduras have also signed a new agreement aimed at deepening defence cooperation.

  4. Jul 30

    Iran uncertainty and turmoil still leave Israel in a strong position | Yaki Dayan

    The United States carried out a series of overnight strikes against Iranian military targets after Iran launched a direct ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces stationed in Jordan earlier this week. President Donald Trump had pledged a strong response, and U.S. Central Command announced that dozens of targets across southern Iran were hit, including military command centers, missile and drone infrastructure, and coastal defense facilities. U.S. officials emphasized that while the operation was larger than recent strikes, it does not signal a return to full-scale combat operations. Iran’s direct attack effectively ended the brief pause in hostilities that had been intended to create space for diplomacy. In northern Israel, Hezbollah carried out its first attack since the June ceasefire agreement, striking an unmanned Israeli armored bulldozer with a drone inside the security buffer zone in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported. The attack comes just days before negotiations are scheduled to resume in Rome on Israel’s withdrawal from the buffer zone, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and a broader peace arrangement. Israel is reportedly weighing its response while reaffirming that IDF forces will continue preventing Hezbollah from reestablishing military positions along the border. Israeli intelligence also assesses that dozens of Hezbollah operatives remain inside an extensive underground bunker complex near Nabatieh. Under the ceasefire framework, responsibility for addressing these positions has been left to the Lebanese Armed Forces, limiting Israel’s freedom of action. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the Trump administration this week in Washington, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid also traveled to the U.S. to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. During his visit, Lapid met with Democratic senators, including several who recently supported efforts to restrict arms sales to Israel. Lapid urged lawmakers to maintain bipartisan support for Israel, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation between Israel and the Democratic Party despite ongoing policy disagreements. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

  5. Jul 29

    Tensions at the White House, as President Trump hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu | Gil Hoffman

    Regional tensions escalated overnight as Jordan announced it had intercepted and destroyed five Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. military forces stationed in the kingdom. The strikes came after a brief lull in direct fighting between Iran and the United States and followed last week’s attacks in Jordan that killed American service members. Washington said the intercepted missiles were intended to target U.S. personnel. Meanwhile, Iraq’s Iranian-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces reported that several of their headquarters were struck in coordinated U.S. and Saudi airstrikes. The attacks reportedly killed several people, wounded others, and caused significant infrastructure damage. Both Washington and Riyadh confirmed the operation, describing it as retaliation for recent Iranian Revolutionary Guard-directed attacks against U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. While Iran had largely refrained from launching attacks directly from its own territory since the ceasefire declared on Friday, relying instead on proxy forces in Iraq and Yemen, the latest missile launches suggest that pause may be ending. Against this backdrop of renewed regional conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington for his first in-person meeting with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began in late February. Following approximately 90 minutes of closed-door discussions in the Oval Office, Netanyahu described the meeting as “excellent” and “one of the best we’ve ever had,” while the White House characterized the talks as productive and positive. Unlike previous high-profile meetings between the two leaders, this visit was notably low-key. Reporters were excluded from the Oval Office, Netanyahu entered through a side entrance, and no joint press conference was held. The meeting marked the seventh between Trump and Netanyahu since the President returned to office in early 2025. The visit also came amid reports of growing tensions between the two leaders, with U.S. officials reportedly frustrated by Israel’s assessments of the ongoing conflict and President Trump expressing irritation with Netanyahu ahead of the meeting. Nevertheless, Netanyahu firmly rejected suggestions of any rift, emphasizing that the discussions reflected “full cooperation, mutual support,” and shared determination to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while advancing broader strategic objectives for Israel’s security and future. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

  6. Jul 28

    Prime Minister Netanyahu is again in Washington meeting President Trump | Amir Oren

    Israel remains on high alert as the wider Middle East continues to experience intermittent drone and missile attacks by Iranian proxy groups, particularly in neighboring Jordan. For the moment, Israel is not the primary target, but officials recognize that the security situation can change rapidly. The possibility of renewed direct conflict with Iran and its regional proxy network remains a constant concern. Attention today is focused on Washington, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting President Donald Trump at the White House. The visit marks Netanyahu’s seventh meeting with Trump in the past eighteen months, more than any other world leader during that period, and comes at a pivotal moment for regional security and diplomacy. Following their meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump, and numerous international leaders are attending the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. For more than two decades, Graham was regarded as one of Israel’s strongest allies in Washington. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts have intensified to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the recent U.S.-Iran confrontation. Iran and Oman have been holding talks aimed at establishing temporary arrangements for commercial shipping through the strategically vital waterway. While these discussions are narrowly focused and significant disagreements remain, including transit fees and authority over shipping routes, mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Qatar believe even a limited agreement could reduce tensions and create momentum toward broader negotiations. Closer to home, tensions remain elevated in the West Bank following recent deadly clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. The IDF continues counterterrorism operations aimed at preventing further escalation. During a large-scale raid this week, the IDF announced the arrest of 30 Palestinians suspected of involvement in weapons smuggling and facilitating the illegal entry of Palestinians into Israel for unauthorized employment. With Israeli parliamentary elections only three months away, developments in the West Bank are expected to remain both a security and political focal point. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

  7. Jul 27

    Israel grapples again with the West Bank as violence flares | Ariel Kahana

    Israel Daily Brief Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed today for Washington, where he is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Tuesday and attend the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime supporter of Israel and senior Republican leader. He is expected to return to Israel on Thursday. On Iran, President Trump has reportedly delayed a major military escalation to allow diplomatic efforts to continue, including discussions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. While U.S. officials say strike plans remain on the table, concerns over air defense munitions and the opportunity for diplomacy have postponed immediate action. For Israelis, however, the threat remains immediate, particularly as Iran’s new Supreme Leader continues to issue hostile statements toward Israel. Meanwhile, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed that indirect talks with Israel are progressing toward a potential security agreement, with several countries facilitating the negotiations. Israeli-Lebanese diplomatic channels also remain open, offering cautious signs of regional de-escalation. The most immediate security concern over the weekend was renewed violence in the West Bank. Two Israelis—civilian security volunteer Benayahu Mellet and IDF Maj. Yuval Ezra—were killed during a confrontation near the Palestinian village of Tell that also left four Palestinians dead. Conflicting accounts continue regarding the events leading to the clash, including whether the Israeli group coordinated its presence with the military. In the aftermath, retaliatory attacks by Israeli civilians targeted nearby Palestinian communities, including the arson of two mosques, a home, and several vehicles, further inflaming tensions. While diplomacy is showing cautious progress on Israel’s northern front and with Syria, the Iranian threat remains unresolved, and the West Bank has once again become Israel’s most volatile and politically sensitive security arena. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

  8. Jul 23

    Israel and Taiwan. A Relationship under the Radar | Doron Feldman

    Oil prices have surged after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, bringing another critical shipping route into the conflict and raising fresh concerns about global energy supplies. Iran says it will continue striking targets across the Middle East for as long as the United States attacks the Islamic Republic, while the Houthis insist they will maintain their blockade of Saudi-linked shipping. Regional diplomats are warning that hopes of de-escalation are fading fast. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the price Iran pays for escalating the conflict will increase every night until the regime “comes to its senses.” Speaking at the ASEAN Regional Forum, Rubio claimed Tehran is once again seeking a deal with Washington but warned the Trump administration no longer trusts Iran to honour any agreement after repeated violations. Thousands of Jewish worshippers have ascended the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av, with more than a dozen people detained for praying at the site despite longstanding restrictions under the status quo governing the holy site. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will seek to form a broad national unity government after Israel’s October election, using his annual Tisha B’Av message to call for unity after years of war and political division. Hamas’s new leader, Khalil al-Hayya, has vowed to follow the path of Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif, rejecting political concessions, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and pledging to continue the terrorist group’s fight against Israel. And Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister, Amichai Chikli, is calling for the closure of Turkey’s consulate in Jerusalem after a new report accused Ankara of using cultural, political and charitable networks to expand its influence in the city while supporting Hamas. Today’s guest is Doron Feldman, an America in the World Consortium Fellow at the Clements Center for National Security at the University of Texas. He explains why the growing relationship between Israel and Taiwan matters, how it has strengthened since October 7, and whether closer ties with Taipei risk provoking Beijing. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

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Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief is a daily ten-minute briefing on the top stories from Israel and the Middle East. Hosted by Laura Cellier, each episode features the day’s key headlines and fast-paced interviews with newsmakers, policy shapers, and experts. Produced by the Misgav Institute for National Security, Israel’s leading national security policy center, Israel in 10 delivers the news and context you need to start your day in just ten minutes. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 straight to your inbox: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up

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    Misgav Institute for National Security
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    2026
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