Episode Details

This episode covers an alleged Iranian assassination plot against Yair Netanyahu, leading to his urgent evacuation from the US. We examine the Knesset's consideration of a significantly increased defense budget as Israel braces for continued conflict. The report also looks at a campaign by Marvel stars for the release of convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti, and addresses concerns over rising antisemitism, including a denied 'Death to Zionism' protest in Basel and controversial remarks by influencer Hasan Piker. Finally, we touch on internal Israeli political dynamics concerning election alliances and defense policies.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906963
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906768
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-veteran-confirms-he-held-talks-with-hamass-hamad-political-echelon-approved/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-906959
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906837
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906773
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-906969
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/history/article-906967

Audio Attributions:
News Intro: 61322__mansardian__news-end-signature - CC Attribution - mansardian
News Outro: 460424__jay_you__jingle-news - CC Attribution - Stonefree (http://www.stonefree.de)