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.

Diaspora affairs reporter Zev Stub and reporter Diana Bletter join host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

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As Spain implements the largest state-level boycott of Israel, Stub reviews elements of the embargo and whether it could set a precedent of similar moves from other countries.

Bletter reports on her recent visit to the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, badly damaged during the year of Hezbollah strikes, and still struggling to revitalize itself.

A look at Israel’s population numbers shows that more people exited the country in 2024 than entered it, reports Stub. This came even as the........

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