Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.

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Finally, some good news on The Daily Briefing: Former hostage Matan Zangauker and his girlfriend, former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky, have gotten engaged, according to a photo posted by Matan’s mother, Einav.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Florida, where he is set to meet with US President Donald Trump for an........

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