Israel and Iran prepare for Biden

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. Today’s panel comprises Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz and military correspondent Judah Ari Gross, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan. We open today's show by looking at the overnight rocket fire from Gaza to Israel, the reaction from the IDF and the possibility of a surprise flare up in the south. With Israel and Iran each stepping up threats and provocations, we ask the panel what's behind the two counties' latest moves and what the building tension says about their views on and hopes for the Biden administration. And finally, we discuss Phil Spector's complicated legacy of musical brilliance and murder. Discussed articles include: 2 Gaza rockets fired toward Ashdod land in sea; IDF strikes Hamas in response With Iran held in check by Biden hopes, Israel grabs chance to hit hard in Syria Likud minister warns Israel could attack Iran nuclear program if US rejoins deal Phil Spector, ‘Wall of Sound’ music producer, murderer, dies at 81 Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sits in the cockpit of F-15i fighter jet, August 11, 2009, during a visit to the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel. (Edi Israel/Flash90)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.