An unusual episode. No daily news today, just a deep dive/special report on the state of housing and its rising costs in Israel with an emphasis on Tel Aviv. Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Music: Shabatot v’Hagim; Yaara Shaulian https://open.spotify.com/track/5un6lexs0vAS1y7jBenn5b?si=9bba9d63d39648c4 Tel Aviv housing costs have tripled within the last 20 years, making the city increasingly unaffordable to renters and home buyers who say they just can’t meet the expenses of purchasing a…

Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews The father of one of the Israelis who is currently being held captive by Hamas in Gaza pleaded to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to save his son. His son Hisham has been in captivity for…

Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Music: Makom Prati; Edan Tamler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-i6LSV_jg Monday, news broke that Russia sent over an official letter to Israeli officials saying they are going to cut the Jewish Agency in Russia. The Jewish Agency is the body that manages…

Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Music: Synesthesia; Erika Krall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaCoxmYfW6o Russian officials have called for the “dissolution” of the Jewish Agency’s offices in Russia. If dissolved, this would effectively bar Russian Jews from immigrating to Israel. The Jewish Agency is considered a seemingly…

Ep 392 Thu. July 14th, 2022 First hand account/coverage of U.S. President Biden’s landing and welcome ceremony in Israel along with audio of his speech; a scandal for the U.S. Secret Service in Israel this week & a preview of the Maccabiah Games where President Biden is expected to welcome the crowd (we’ll be there!). Listen…

U.S. President Joe Biden to arrive in Israel; Will Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize relations during Biden’s Middle East trip? And several drownings on Israeli beaches. Listen to the podcast. Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Music: What They Mean; Erika Krall (Not published) …

Ep 390 Tues. July 12th, 2022 Health Minister steps down; Netanyahu witness speaks out about her phone thrown into a pool & a mini highlight on an Eastern music festival in TLV. Listen to the podcast. Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Music: Live…

How is Israel’s President’s office preparing for U.S. President Biden’s visit? Sa’ar and Gantz to join forces for November election & save the sea turtles! Hear how these little guys are being watched from afar. Listen to the podcast. Today is Monday, July 11th, 2022 in the Gregorian calendar and…

Antony Blinken congratulates new PM Yair Lapid; Israelis might need to start wearing masks inside & should theater be regulated by the Culture Minister? Listen to the podcast. Today is Thursday, July 7th, 2022 in the Gregorian calendar and the 8th of Tamuz 5782 in the Hebrew calendar. …