Tensions flare in Jerusalem; Saudis and Israelis talk

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. ToI founding editor David Horovitz and US correspondent Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Horovitz reflects on tensions in Jerusalem ahead of the Jerusalem Day flag march that begins later this afternoon and the background to this potentially flammable situation. Magid discusses the US position on the flag march and attempts to diffuse the political tensions surrounding the event. Horovitz updates the current status of the government coalition and reviews support for Netanyahu's Likud party in the shaky coalition. He and Magid also review news about a senior Israeli official visiting Saudi Arabia, what that could mean for Israel and the US involvement in the steps being taken to normalize relations between Jerusalem and Riyadh. Discussed articles include: US pushing Israel to reroute controversial Jerusalem march away from Muslim Quarter Amid rising Jerusalem Day tensions, Jewish group waves Israeli flags on Temple Mount Senior Israeli official said to visit Saudi Arabia amid growing talk of warming ties Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Israelis wave the national flag at the Damascus Gate to the Old City Jerusalem's as they mark Jerusalem Day, on May 29, 2022 (AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.