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.
Today is day 155 of the war with Hamas. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.
In his state of the union address on Thursday, US President Joe Biden announced that the US will build a floating dock off the shore of Gaza. We hear details of the dock and short and long-term plans for it.
Magid shares what else was relevant to Israel in Thursday's address -- and why the country should take note.
The Biden administration's frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to mount, as seen by statements made by the president and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Finally, on Friday, Biden warned Israel that tensions in east Jerusalem may be high ahead of Ramadan if the hostage deal is not signed.
For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.
Discussed articles include:
Live blog March 9, 2024
How the US military plans to build a floating dock for urgently needed aid to Gaza
Biden says Israel will secure new Gaza pier; Pentagon: It may take 2 months to build
Biden in SOTU pledges to free hostages, warns Israel not to use aid as bargaining chip
Biden caught on hot mic: I told Bibi we’re going to have a ‘Come to Jesus’ meeting
Harris: Israelis deserve security, don’t ‘conflate’ them with the Israeli government
Biden worried about potential East Jerusalem violence if no Gaza deal before Ramadan
THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel
THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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