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The candidates for the next IDF chief of General Staff has been narrowed down to two generals. We turned to Anna Ahronheim, the defense and military correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, who has her finger on the pulse of the latest conquest for the next IDF chief of general staff. Both general Eyal Zamir and Herzl Halevi have served as deputy chief of staff, but she told reporter Arieh O'Sullivan...

The Dead Sea has always been a draw for Israelis and foreign tourists alike since it offers the therapeutic and literally uplifting experience of the mineral rich Dead Sea waters. A new hotel concept has just opened which combines two older hotels, given them a facelift and turned into the sole adult-only hotel on the Dead Sea. It’s called the Oasis Spa Club and reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke to...

Police officer run over and killed by Palestinian teen driving stolen car. IDF hits Hamas rocket production site, freezes entry permits for Gazans after weekend rocket fire on southern Israel. El Al submits request to fly over Saudi airspace.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden and Lapid meet for almost an hour. The 2 men set to sign the declaration pledging Iran will not get the bomb. Biden flies to Jeddah Friday after Bethlehem trip.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Biden arrival, Israel, United States announce deeper technology cooperation. Iranian president says Biden visit won't bring security to Israel. 3.1 magnitude earthquake felt in northern Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A three-day performing arts festival is opening in Jerusalem that offers over 50 shows and over 100 performers featuring short, pithy original works. It’s the Bazak festival and it opens tonight at Beit Mazie and runs through Thursday July 14th. A project of the Theater Company Jerusalem, it offers 3 days with of performances in a creative happening taking place on the verandas, foyers and parking...

Preparations complete for visit of US President Joe Biden tomorrow, international crossings to Egypt and Jordan to return to pre-Covid hours, Meretz Party head Horowitz says he won't stand for party leadership in upcoming primaries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ze'ev Elkin says new alliance with Blue and White won't sit in Bibi government. Hendel and Hauser expected to join Yamina. Mayor of central city suspected of corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden will arrive on Wednesday with a lot of good will . He is a true friend and supporter of Israel, committed to its security and to the bond between the two countries. However, even though his feet will be in Jerusalem, his thoughts will be  focused on the war between Russia and Ukraine, on China, domestic inflation and on the midterm elections. And the main focus of the trip is not Israel...

The Lod central district court has ruled that the Interior Ministry register as married couples who wed through an online civil marriage service carried out under the auspices of the US state of Utah. The court decision means that Israeli couples can now marry in civil ceremonies without leaving the country, granting a de facto victory to advocates in the decades-long struggle for civil marriage i...

President Biden will land at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday afternoon and will be received by Prime Minister Yair Lapid and President Yitzhak Herzog.  He will visit the Palestinian Authority on Friday, where he will meet with President Abbas in Bethlehem and then leave for the second leg of his Middle Eastern trip, flying to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamma...

Security forces detain gunman who opened fire near Israeli settlement over the weekend. Ahead of visit, US President Biden calls direct flight from Israel to Saudi Arabia sign of warming ties. R-value for coronavirus spread drops below 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain's prime minister Johnson agrees to resign. Bedouin Negev recruited to enlist in IDF, advance terror activities in Israel. Israel, Turkey sign aviation agreement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinian killed by IDF fire during overnight arrest operations. Deputy minister Yair Golan declares bid for Meretz party leadership. Witness in Netanyahu corruption trial says she was told okay was given for expensive gifts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Lapid flies to France for first visit abroad to urge French President Emmanuel Macron to take a tougher stance against Iran and Hezbollah, Moscow reportedly orders Jewish Agency to curb activities in Russia, Police kill bomber in Arab crime bust See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel, Poland patch ties after Holocaust education spat. Web site for Tel Aviv's mass transit project targeted in suspected cyberattack. Bank of Israel expected to raise interest rate for third consecutive month See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Lapid says Israel  will defend itself against Hizbullah UAV attacks. PM says govt must function as if there were no elections. PA hands over Al Jazeera incident bullet to the Americans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset votes to disperse; elections set for November 1. Senior IDF officer, 2 civilians lightly hurt by Palestinian gunfire at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus. Expert panel recommends coronavirus vaccine from the age of six months.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas reportedly agreed let Israeli civilian in to try to advance prisoner swap. Lawmakers wrangle over metro law, threaten to delay Knesset dispersal. Gasoline prices going up again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset passes first reading of dispersal bill. Prime Minister Bennett issues cyber warning to Iran: Mess with Israel, you'll pay a price. Teachers say classes will be held as usual for last two days of school year, after striking on Tuesday over impasse in wage negotiations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers strike possible after talks stall. Lapid wants Nov 8 election day, Likud wants Oct 25. Bennett may quit the govt this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset constitution and law committee begins preparing bill to dissolve current Knesset. Prime Minister Bennett tells his ministers to quickly clean their tables and wrap up projects. schools open across country as wage negotiations continue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wage negotiations intensify as nation-wide teachers' strike continues for second day, Foreign Minister Lapid to Turkey for talks on fighting Iranian terror, Prime Minister Bennett considering taking a break from politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset passes preliminary bills to dissolve itself and head to new national elections, Palestinians claim Israeli fatally stabbed an Arab in altercation over land in Samaria, all schools and kindergartens on strike over Treasury footdragging in wage negotiations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition and Opposition both push bills to dissolve Knesset. Lieberman wants bill barring MK charged with crime forming govt .Poll shows Likud, Yamina up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.