Israel Daily News Podcast

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon from Isaac Herzog — even before his years-long corruption trial reaches a verdict. In this special episode, our legal analyst Benyamin Moalem details the political stakes, legal implications, and timeline of the unprecedented request, including reactions from Trump, Herzog, and Netanyahu’s inner circle. Former Israeli S...

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In this Deep Dive episode, legal expert Benyamin Moalem explains the complicated case surrounding Major General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, Israel’s former Military Advocate General, who is accused of leaking a classified video showing alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman prison by five IDF soldiers in 2024—and then overseeing the internal investigation into that very leak, which...

 Hezbollah’s second-in-command killed in IDF airstrike as Israel braces for potential retaliation; IDF chief fires officers over October 7 failures as protesters demand an independent inquiry in Tel Aviv; Israel is buzzing in horror over a shocking interview with former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal who reveals sexual assault by Hamas captor & Gaza Humanitarian Foundation shuts down operations afte...

Get deep with Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York … And catch up on our latest news podcasts.  Israel Daily News website: ⁠https://israeldailynews.org⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews?si=UFQjC_iuL13V7tyQ⁠ Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-war Links to...

In today’s episode, Shanna Fuld sits down with film and TV producer Matti Leshem , the creative force behind Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints , now entering its second season on Fox Nation. We dive into the politics, religion, and storytelling behind the series — including how it frames accurate narratives around major biblical figures. Matti shares how Israeli actors became central to the cas...

A terror attack at the Gush Etzion Junction leaves one person dead and four injured after two attackers rammed pedestrians and attempted stabbings before being neutralized; Israel returns the body of former hostage Joshua Loitu Mollel to Tanzania after 761 days in Gaza – we spoke with a close friend; & NYC Mayor Eric Adams comes to Tel Aviv and leaves us with a warm message.  Israel Daily News...

We missed sharing last week’s parsha! Enjoy this explainer about Judaism’s founders – Sarah and Abraham. Get deep with Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York … And catch up on our latest news podcasts including our coverage from Hostage Square (Monday), our special report on the Lt. Hadar Goldin funeral (Wednesday) and our latest interview with Gil Hoffman (on NYC Mayor Mamdani).  Israel Daily New...

Thousands marched with the Goldin family to the Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, where Lieutenant Hadar Goldin was finally laid to rest 11 years after Hamas took his body into Gaza during Operation Protective Edge. The Israel Daily News brings you voices from the crowd, including reservists, youth groups, diplomats, and former officials who worked with the Goldins throughout their campaign to bring Ha...

Syria’s new interim president makes historic visit to the White House, signaling a possible shift in Middle East diplomacy; Netanyahu meets Kushner and Witkoff in Jerusalem to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and remaining hostage bodies; Hadar Goldin’s body returned to Israel after 11 years as families continue pleading for their loved ones to come home — Plus! We have a special report from Hostage Squ...

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Breaking news update: Itay Chen’s body was identified as the body handed over from Gaza City. He’s the last American hostage. Tomer-Yerushalmi remains in custody as leak investigation expands; Trump administration drafts UN plan for international force to govern Gaza and disarm Hamas; Knesset advances death penalty bill for convicted terrorists & hear from Sudanese voices in Tel Aviv who are w...

Israel is receiving the remains of Amiram Cooper, 85, and Sahar Baruch, 25; During a protest, a 15-year-old boy died after falling from an unfinished high-rise building that he had climbed …And a Palestinian terrorist freed in the hostage agreement earlier in 2025 has been re-arrested on suspicion of production and distribution of explosives. . Plus! A Torah thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego...

Hamas fires on IDF forces in Gaza prompting Israel launches to strike in response; investigators reveal Hamas staged a fake recovery of hostage Ofir Tzarfati’s remains; and Yamam forces kill three Palestinian terror operatives during a West Bank raid. Plus! Learn about the 39th World Zionist Congress convening in Jerusalem right now.  Israel Daily News website: ⁠https://israeldailynews.org⁠ YOUTUB...

A ceasefire is back on after things went off the tracks Sunday. Israel launched a massive wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip Sunday after Hamas violated the ceasefire and killed 2 IDF soldiers; 41-Year-Old hostage Tal Haimi returned to Israel in a body bag. Hamas still looking for the rest & A family buries Holocaust survivor mother in the backyard for the benefits. Yikes! Israel Daily N...

Israelis hold their celebrations as Hamas hesitates to return all 28 hostage bodies to Israel (as agreed in the peace deal). They say due to Gaza devastation, bodies may be hard to find. Hostages begin to share details of their time in captivity. Starved and kept underground — some had no contact or light for 2 years. Plus! A Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York.  Israel Daily...

Israelis hold their celebrations as Hamas hesitates to return all 28 hostage bodies to Israel (as agreed in the peace deal). They say due to Gaza devastation, bodies may be hard to find. Hostages begin to share details of their time in captivity. Starved and kept underground — some had no contact or light for 2 years. Plus! A Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York.  Israel Daily...

Israel is receiving the remains of Amiram Cooper, 85, and Sahar Baruch, 25; During a protest, a 15-year-old boy died after falling from an unfinished high-rise building that he had climbed …And a Palestinian terrorist freed in the hostage agreement earlier in 2025 has been re-arrested on suspicion of production and distribution of explosives. . Plus! A Torah thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego...

Hamas fires on IDF forces in Gaza prompting Israel launches to strike in response; investigators reveal Hamas staged a fake recovery of hostage Ofir Tzarfati’s remains; and Yamam forces kill three Palestinian terror operatives during a West Bank raid. Plus! Learn about the 39th World Zionist Congress convening in Jerusalem right now.  Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org YOUTUBE:...

Thousands gathered together at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on Wednesday to bury 41-year-old Tal Haimi, whose body Hamas held in Gaza for more than two years; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi on Tuesday after reported policy clashes over the Gaza war & Hamas violently takes over Gaza Strip. Plus! A Torah thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New Yo...

A ceasefire is back on after things went off the tracks Sunday. Israel launched a massive wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip Sunday after Hamas violated the ceasefire and killed 2 IDF soldiers; 41-Year-Old hostage Tal Haimi returned to Israel in a body bag. Hamas still looking for the rest & A family buries Holocaust survivor mother in the backyard for the benefits. Yikes! Israel Daily N...

20 living hostages are brought home to Israel while only 4 out of 28 bodies were returned from Hamas. Tuesday 2 more were returned. What will happen next? Hear from US President Trump during his speech at Israel’s Knesset Monday along with Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu who shared words about this momentous and historic day. Thank you to Perri Schwartz for contributing scripts to today’s show a...

Israelis and hostage families celebrate the brand new and official peace deal signed by Israel and Hamas. Listen to our breakdown of the news and also hear reactions to the deal from Israeli locals, Europeans and New Yorkers. Some say they’re skeptical. Plus! Stay tuned for the end of the show where you’ll hear a Torah thought from this week’s parsha that is spookily relevant to today’s news.   Th...

Vezot Habracha - Torah Thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego NY Oct 9, 2025

Harlem-born rapper Azealia Banks says she lost £350,000 in gigs this summer after refusing to chant “Free Palestine” on stage. Now blacklisted across the UK and EU, she’s turning to Tel Aviv — coming October 3rd for several weeks to record music and kick off her Israel tour.