Tensions on the rise at handover ceremonies for new ministers

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 military reporter Mannie Fabian join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Schneider sets the scene for the ministerial handovers at the finance, public security and education ministries, where the new government's ministers began setting the tone for the government's new, right-wing direction. Fabian discusses the ceremony at the Defense Ministry and what former defense minister Benny Gantz told the new defense minister Yoav Gallant with regard to political interference in the army. Schneider also speaks about the upcoming minor fast day on Tuesday and new public security minister Itamar Ben Gvir's plans to visit the Temple Mount, his intentions and the tensions that could arise as a result of his actions. Fabian talks about the Israeli airforce strike early Monday morning on Damascus International Airport, putting it briefly out of service. Discussed articles include: In 1st move as minister, Smotrich orders taxes on plasticware, sugary drinks nixed At defense handover, Gantz warns Gallant not to allow political interference in IDF New police minister Ben Gvir gears up for Temple Mount visit, possibly this week Syria says IAF strikes briefly put Damascus airport out of service, kill 2 soldiers Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.