Will new restitution law turn Poland and Israel into best frenemies?

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 diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and military reporter Judah Ari Gross, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan. Poland’s president approved a law on Saturday that will effectively prevent future restitution to the heirs of property seized by the Nazis during the Holocaust. The backlash has been fierce out of the Israeli government, which includes several ministers who are children of Holocaust survivors. Can the two "allies" weather this crisis? The IDF has been conscripted to help fight the battle against COVID. Gross explains what is new in the increased call-up and what are some lessons learned from the past 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic? Foreign Minister Yair Lapid spent part of last week in Morocco, a year to the announcement of the Abraham Accords. What is the significance of the trip and how was the food? Finally, Gross dissects the increased use of reconnaissance drones coming out of both Gaza and Lebanon. And as Lebanon burns, why the international community is watching from the sidelines. Discussed articles include: Polish president approves WWII restitution law, defying Israel and US Major crisis as Israel recalls envoy to Poland after WWII restitution law okayed Israel expands nighttime vaccinations, as hundreds of reservists to join effort With government facing growing trials, Lapid shines spotlight on Morocco ties Lapid: Israel, Morocco to upgrade to full diplomatic relations within two months IDF says troops downed Hamas drone from Gaza two days ago IDF says it downed Hezbollah drone that entered Israeli airspace ‘Nothing left’: Crisis-hit Lebanon faces growing bread shortages Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. FILE PHOTO: Holocaust survivor Edward Mossberg with Polish President Andrzej Duda at a ceremony in the March of the Living at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp site in Poland, as Israel marks annual Holocaust Memorial Day, on April 12, 2018. (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.