menu_open Columnists
We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Daily Briefing Dec. 30: Day 816 – In Florida, a jovial Trump is hawkish on Gaza and Iran

62 0
30.12.2025

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.

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held a meeting yesterday in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. We start with the collegial atmosphere of the press conference and how it belied fears of US frustration with Israel.

Berman takes us through the stances expressed by the two leaders, starting with the possibility of a strike on Iran. Trump, standing next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says yes when asked whether he’d support an Israeli attack if Iran resumes production of its missile and nuclear programs. Berman then takes us to the Lebanon front and discusses a looming disarmament deadline there, before discussing the interesting comments made about Turkey........

© The Times of Israel