Israel in 10: Hezbollah Strikes, Blockade tightens, Gaza Votes ┃ With Amichai Stein

Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers intensifying conflict on two fronts, as Israel orders strikes on Hezbollah despite an extended ceasefire, and the U.S. escalates pressure on Iran with a continued naval blockade. Diplomatic efforts with Tehran stall, while Gaza’s first local elections in 20 years reveal low turnout and limited engagement under Hamas exclusion. In Washington, President Trump says a shooting at the White House Correspondent’s dinner won’t deter him from the war with Iran and in the UK, budget cuts force the closure of an organisation that was pursuing Israel for alleged ‘crimes’ in Lebanon and Gaza. Plus, Israeli startup BAND raises $17 million to build the “Internet of Agents,” as AI infrastructure becomes the next battleground in tech. Today’s guest, Amichai Stein of the Jerusalem Post and i24, joins to break down the regional outlook. Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief is a daily ten-minute briefing covering the most important stories from Israel and the Middle East. Hosted by Laura Cellier, each episode features the day’s key headlines and fast-paced interviews with newsmakers, policy shapers, and experts. Produced by the Misgav Institute for National Security, Israel’s leading national security policy center, Israel in 10 delivers the news and insights you need to start your day in just ten minutes.