Why is Turkey detaining two Egged bus drivers?

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 diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman are joined today by host Jessica Steinberg. Horovitz and Berman first discuss the possible diplomatic reasons behind the Turkish government's detaining of a Modi'in couple who photographed the presidential palace. Berman offers a brief snapshot of the delegation of American firefighters in Israel for five days of training and learning in Israel, after working with IDF rescuers at the Surfside, Florida rescue site. Horovitz talks about his interview with modern Orthodox religious services minister Matan Kahane about a range of issues, including bringing ultra-Orthodox men into the workforce earlier, remaking the kosher certification process and bolstering conversion. Discussed articles include: Turkey weighs charges against Israeli couple detained in Istanbul — TV report PM on Israelis detained in Turkey: ‘Innocent citizens, we are doing all we can’ After Surfside tragedy, US team visits Israel to develop joint rescue doctrine An Orthodox minister and his hypocritical ultra-Orthodox critics ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Mordy Oknin, left, and Natali Oknin, right. (Courtesy/Facebook) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.