Breaking up a gov't is hard to do; looming judicial 'reforms'

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Amanda Borschel-Dan. Horovitz updates on the rumors circling about the upcoming week's developments in the teetering coalition. Berman addresses dire headlines specific threats on Israelis who are currently in Turkey. Why would Iran target Israelis in Turkey of all places? Russia is putting together a proposal for a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel over last week's air strikes in Syria. Is this significant? The world is waking up to the need for energy security in light of the ongoing Ukraine war. What is the trend here? Horovitz gives highlights of in-depth op-ed he wrote about the potentially imminent threat on Israel’s judicial system. And as a fun way to start the week, Horovitz shares a little anecdote about the new octogenarian, Sir Paul McCartney. Discussed articles include: Gantz vows retaliation to any Iranian attack in Turkey; one said foiled in past day Lapid thanks Turkish FM for help thwarting Iranian attacks on Israelis Russia said preparing UN resolution condemning Israel for Damascus airport attack Blasting Russian ‘blackmail,’ EU chief calls for more energy cooperation with Israel The imminent bid to quash the independence of Israel’s Supreme Court Paul McCartney marks 80th birthday with Springsteen, 60,000 pals Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett leads a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 19, 2022. (Alex Kolomoisky/POOL)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.