Trump’s acquittal; Biden still non-committal

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 ToI editor David Horovitz and United States correspondent Jacob Magid, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan. The US Senate voted 57-43 to acquit former president Donald Trump of a sole charge of inciting an insurrection ahead of the January 6, 2020, storming of the Capitol Hill. Magid shares insight into whether the vote could indicate increased bi-partisan cooperation for the Biden administration. Busy with domestic fires to put out, President Joe Biden has not yet picked up the phone to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Although White House Press Secretary assured reporters this is no "intentional dis," are signs pointing otherwise? Magid says the Palestinian Authority has "gifted" the Biden administration with the announcement of upcoming democratic elections in the West Bank and Gaza, but Biden staff are not visibly jumping with joy. Yisrael Beteynu leader MK Avigdor Liberman is seemingly defending the anti-vaxx movement in Israel. Politically motivated? And finally, a new Family Day survey has some interesting results on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is influencing our children's relationships -- and our sex lives. Discussed articles include: As impeachment trial ends, Biden’s White House eager to turn page on Trump White House says Biden will call Netanyahu ‘soon’ as speculation of rift grows Israeli ambassador says Netanyahu unperturbed by lack of call from Biden Trying to woo US with election, Palestinians drop a hot potato in Biden’s lap Defending skeptic MK, Liberman claims ‘we don’t know anything about the vaccine’ Survey: Pandemic strengthened sibling bonds in Israel, hurt parents’ sex life Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: November 7, 2010 file photo, with then vice president Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the annual General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.