Today

Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed

A landmark agreement has been reached by Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages. The deal is expected to come into force later on Thursday, after being ratified by the Israeli government, and would include the release of around two ... Show More

28m 38s

Today

Trump: Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace deal and that hostages could be released within days. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement "a great day for Israel". Hamas confirmed the deal, but said it's awaiting details ... Show More

30m 23s

Yesterday

Hopes of progress in Gaza peace talks

President Trump's top aides and senior officials from Egypt and Qatar have joined the third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on ending the Gaza war. At least 11 members of Pakistan's security forces have been killed by militants near the Afghan border. The Nobel Pri ... Show More

28m 35s

Sep 14

Day 709 - IDF paves the way for imminent Gaza City ground op

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode. On Tuesday, Israel targeted leaders from the ... Show More

21m 6s

Jun 2024

Israel strikes UNRWA school, dozens feared dead

Israel's latest operations in central Gaza continue. Gaza's Media Office says at least 27 people have been killed and dozens injured in a strike on a school sheltering displaced people. The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed the attack.

4m 45s

Sep 29

Day 724 - Gaza City nearly encircled as IDF deepens operations

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. We begin the program with an update on the c ... Show More

22m 2s

Sep 22

Day 717 - IDF says half of Gaza City emptied as troops roll in

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. More than half of the estimated one million ... Show More

19m 33s

Aug 11

Bibi Doubles Down on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doubling down on his threat to capture Gaza City, despite a growing chorus of condemnation. This comes as Gaza faces heavy bombardment, with targeted Israeli strikes on Sunday killing several journalists, including one of Al Jazeera's ... Show More

56m 10s

Dec 2024

Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza

Gaza's civil defense agency says the latest Israeli strikes have killed 17 people in the Palestinian enclave.

4m 45s

Sep 2024

Could Israel's striking workers end the war in Gaza? + Headlines

Much of Israel’s economy ground to a halt overnight, during the country’s first major workers’ strike since the start of the war. The strike shut down Israel’s international airport and disrupted banks, manufacturing facilities, healthcare facilities and businesses, as Israelis e ... Show More

20m 16s

Aug 2022

Palestinian militants in Gaza react to air strike

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad have fired more than 100 rockets from the Gaza Strip after Israel pounded the enclave with missile strikes, killing ten people.

4m 56s

Oct 2024

Why, after Yahya Sinwar’s death, is Israel bombarding northern Gaza?

For weeks, the Israeli military has isolated the north of Gaza, conducting air strikes and ground attacks, including on residential areas and hospitals. In back-to-back attacks on Beit Lahia and the nearby Jabalia refugee camp last Friday and Saturday, more than 100 people were k ... Show More

21m 55s

Israel expands offensive in Gaza