Knesset starts summer session as Russia mulls options

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. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Schneider offers a look at the expected atmosphere in the Knesset Monday as the politicians return for the summer session, with a coalition crisis and opposition party Likud talking about a no-confidence vote in the current government. Berman discusses Victory Day for Russia, as Putin considers his possibilities in his beleaguered invasion of Ukraine. He also talks about the removal of Russian mercenaries from Syria, and whether that poses any kind of threat for Israel. Steinberg talks about the ongoing efforts of kosher supervisory alternatives in Israel, as a new Jerusalem restaurant abruptly switched from the Tzohar kosher supervision to a non-kosher status. Discussed articles include: Knesset reopens with coalition teetering, opposition seeking to bring down gov’t Russia said to pull troops from Syria to bolster forces in Ukraine Jerusalem cocktail bar drops kosher certification in bid for broader clientele 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 May 8, 2022 (Courtesy Olivier Fitoussi/Flash 90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.