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 Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

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After Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared for an extensive interview on the pro-government Channel 14 Tuesday night, Magid reports on his messaging regarding achievements in the region, including the elimination of Hamas leaders and the establishment of buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. He also references the prime minister’s attempt at humor in an initial response to a question about how October 7, 2023, has changed him.

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