Israel in 10

Israel prepares for a possible collapse of the ceasefire, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convening the security cabinet and the Air Force conducting northern drills. Iranian strikes on the UAE were largely intercepted, though a drone hit the Fujairah oil zone, injuring three people. Inside Tehran, tensions are rising — President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly condemning the strikes on the UAE as “irresponsible madness” and demanding talks with Mojtaba Khamenei. China moves to counter U.S. sanctions, warning companies not to comply — prompting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to accuse Beijing of enabling terrorism and urge pressure on Iran to reopen the strait. In the north, clashes continue with Hezbollah, as the IDF issues evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon and diplomatic efforts stall, with President Aoun ruling out talks for now. Israeli biotech firm MSICS Pharma raises $3.6 million to advance psychedelic treatments for PTSD, depression, and OCD, with clinical trials already underway. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

President Trump orders U.S. naval escorts for ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz — Iran calls it a ceasefire violation and has already opened fire on vessels in the water. Around 20,000 seafarers remain stuck as the blockade disrupts one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, with U.S. Central Command deploying thousands of troops, aircraft, and warships to the region. Meanwhile, diplomatic pressure builds on Gaza. Senior envoy Nikolay Mladenov to arrive in Israel, pushing for increased aid and limits on military operations — as Hamas refuses to disarm without a full Israeli withdrawal and insists on maintaining political power. The group is also holding internal elections, with a possible runoff between Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya. And at Eurovision – Israeli contestant Noam Bettan unveils the largest stage prop of the year in Vienna, a massive mirrored “diamond” designed to create an “infinite” visual effect during his performance. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Is the war with Iran about to resume? President Trump signals possible renewed strikes as a U.S. naval blockade begins to hit Iran’s oil production. In the north, Hezbollah fires rockets into Israeli communities as the IDF ramps up strikes and issues evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel’s security cabinet is set to debate resuming the war in Gaza, with Hamas still refusing to disarm. The U.S. is also shifting its global military posture — pulling troops out of Germany while sending billions in weapons to Middle Eastern allies. And Israel announces a major expansion of its air force, doubling its F-35 and F-15 fleets as part of a long-term strategy for regional dominance. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily – https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Did the UK ignore warnings about Iran targeting Jews? Israel says yes – after a stabbing attack in London’s Golders Green is declared a terror incident. Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli tells us it was entirely predictable under Keir Starmer’s leadership. Meanwhile, the US is weighing new military strikes on Iran, oil prices are surging, and tensions are rising across Lebanon and Gaza. In today’s Israel in 10: * London terror attack linked to Iranian-backed networks * Trump considers strikes and Hormuz intervention * Hezbollah escalates despite “no ceasefire” * Hamas demands full IDF withdrawal * Exclusive: Amichai Chikli reacts Listen now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily – https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier breaks down a rapidly shifting regional landscape, as oil prices climb for an eighth straight day amid reports President Trump is moving toward a permanent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, OPEC is shaken by the UAE’s decision to exit the cartel after more than five decades, signaling deeper fractures in the global energy order. Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily – https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Inside Iran, the economic crisis is deepening — with inflation now surpassing 72 percent and oil storage nearing capacity. A Hezbollah drone attack kills a civilian contractor and injures his son, underscoring the growing threat from advanced UAVs as the IDF expands operations along the Lebanese border. A new poll shows the new party of former Prime Ministers Bennett and Lapid need Gadi Eisenkot if they’re to present a real challenge to Likud. EU lawmakers to vote on freezing billions in funding to the Palestinian Authority over concerns about incitement in school textbooks. Guest: Ahmed Khuzaie, Gulf expert at the N7 Foundation, joins to unpack the seismic shifts in the region.

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier breaks down the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices surge for a seventh straight day and U.S. President Donald Trump scorns any deal with Iran that doesn’t include its nuclear program. With the Strait effectively closed, global shipping is disrupted and Iranian oil exports are under pressure. Inside Iran, the economic situation is deteriorating – with inflation soaring, the rial collapsing, and fears growing of renewed unrest. Get the daily brief straight to your inbox. Sign up: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up PLUS In northern Israel, two IDF soldiers are wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack, highlighting the growing threat from advanced UAVs backed by Iran. The IDF says it has struck more than 1,000 Hezbollah targets as fighting continues along the border. A new report also raises serious questions about Qatar’s alleged ties to Karim Khan of the International Criminal Court, amid scrutiny over arrest warrants targeting Israeli leaders. Meanwhile, Israel’s defense industry is racing to keep up – with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems advancing next-generation tools like Iron Beam to counter evolving threats. Guest: Andrew Fox, former British Army Officer and Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society Fox joins to challenge U.S. strategy and assess what comes next in the Israel–Iran confrontation. Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected] 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.

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers a surprise political shake-up as former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announce a joint run ahead of elections in six months, raising fresh questions about Benjamin Netanyahu’s path to victory. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up In other news, tensions escalate on multiple fronts – oil prices rise as Iran’s FM travels to Russia for talks with President Putin and residents of northern Israel sent to the shelters amid a Hezbollah drone infiltration.  The IDF releases its final report into the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Holit, admitting it failed to protect residents during hours of Hamas assault. In London, police make further arrests tied to attacks on Jewish targets, amid growing concern over Iranian-linked activity. And despite the ongoing conflict, Israel’s economy shows resilience, with the shekel hitting a 30-year high — though not without pressure on exporters and tech firms. Today’s guest, Lahav Harkov of Jewish Insider and the Misgav Institute, joins to break down the evolving political landscape. ____ 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. 

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.

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 Ten, Laura Cellier covers escalating maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran trade seizures and warnings amid fragile ceasefire diplomacy. Israel and Lebanon prepare for renewed Washington talks ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. In Gaza, local elections offer a rare test of support for Hamas, Washington tightens pressure on Iraq over militia attacks and withholds major financial transfers and an Israeli AI startup backed by UAE investors raises $10 million. Daily Telegraph Columnist Anne Elisabeth Moutet talks about French anger at being cut out of the Lebanon talks and about the outlook for Israel’s ties with Europe now that staunch Netanyahu ally, Viktor Orban is out of office. 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.

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers the final hours before the US-Iran ceasefire expires, as Vice President JD Vance arrives in Pakistan for high-stakes talks with Tehran. Israel marks Memorial Day with nationwide sirens and ceremonies, before transitioning into Independence Day celebrations — with Argentina’s President Javier Milei set to take part in a historic torch-lighting ceremony. Also: plans for Gaza’s future as the US “Board of Peace” explores a major logistics role with DP World, and a look at Israel’s next wave of innovation, as startup AIR wins US approval for its personal aircraft. Today’s guest is Yigal Carmon, founder of MEMRI, on the regional outlook, Qatar’s duplicity and his personal memories on Israel’s Memorial Day Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up 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.

With 48 hours to go until the ceasefire expires - the US delegation heads to Islamabad for talks with Iran - but the Iranians won’t confirm they’re attending. In Lebanon, the IDF warns civilians against returning to their homes in the south as Defence Minister Israel Katz vows to remove the threat to northern Israel for good. Hamas offers partial disarmament - handing over small arms but refusing to give up rockets - a move rejected by Israel and the US as a stalling tactic. Arrests in London, following the latest attempted firebombing of a synagogue linked to an Iranian group. Plus, as Hormuz tightens, Turkey emerges as a critical energy bypass as Israel expands a diplomatic push in Latin America, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei set to take part in Independence Day events. Today’s guest is Zineb Riboua of the Hudson Institute, on whether diplomacy with Iran still has a chance - and what comes next if it fails. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up 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.

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers the final 72-hour countdown to a possible US-Iran deal, as the Strait of Hormuz shuts again and Tehran threatens escalation while refusing key demands on uranium and proxies. In Lebanon, an IDF soldier is killed by a Hezbollah explosive, as Israel enforces a new “Yellow Line” buffer in the north. In London, an Iran-linked group claims a wave of attacks targeting Jewish sites, including multiple arson attempts, triggering a counterterrorism response. And Israel’s construction surge signals growing market confidence that the war’s high-intensity phase may be nearing an end. Today’s guest is Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, on whether a deal with Iran is within reach — and what happens if it collapses. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up 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.

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers the prospect of direct talks between Lebanon’s President Aoun and Israel’s PM Netanyahu, the US stepping up its Hormuz blockade, and Pakistan’s efforts to secure Islamabad 2.0 talks. An Iran-linked group claims a synagogue attack in London, and Israel’s tech sector shifts toward defense.Today’s guest: former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Oren on diplomacy or escalation. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up 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.

On today’s Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief, Laura Cellier breaks down a fast-moving regional news cycle: Hezbollah fires on northern Israel after Israel and Lebanon agree to a second round of talks, CENTCOM confirms the Hormuz blockade is working, and President Trump says Iran talks could resume within 48 hours. France appears to be striking its own deals with Iran following prisoner exchanges and Israel’s “Super Shekel” surged to a 30-year high, driven by investor optimism around regional shifts and defense exports. Today’s guest is Iranian dissident Ravin Khorshid Alam, speaking from hiding in Europe under threat from Iranian agents. He argues that Iranians will not rise until the regime begins to collapse internally, and discusses the risks facing opposition voices abroad.Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up 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.

On today’s Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief, Laura Cellier breaks down a fast-moving regional news cycle: Lebanon and Israel to begin historic talks in Washington, the U.S. and Iran could resume negotiations as early as this week, reports that Iran refused to give up uranium enrichment and support for proxies in first round, questions over the U.S. blockade of Iran as Chinese ship sails through Hormuz, and more. Today’s guest is Misgav Senior Fellow Prof. Kobi Michael who discusses the opportunity for peace with Lebanon, the prospect of a stalemate with Iran, and why he believes Qatar is quietly dropping support for extremist groups, including Hamas. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up   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.

On today’s Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief, Laura Cellier breaks down a fast-moving regional news cycle: President Trump moves to enforce a blockade on Iran after talks collapse, Israel steps up operations in Lebanon ahead of landmark talks with Beirut, and the IDF confirms eliminating hostage-takers in Gaza. Plus, Iran faces mounting internal pressure amid mass executions, and Israel prepares for Yom HaShoah commemorations. Today’s guest is former Deputy Former Minister and Ambassador Danny Ayalon on how the war is affecting Israel’s ties with the U.S., and whether Viktor Orban’s loss in Hungary means relations with Europe will worsen. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up 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.

On today’s Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief, Laura Cellier covers the latest headlines, including: US - Iran peace talks end without agreement, Iran counts the cost of war and leaves door open to diplomacy, Israel ramps up operations in Lebanon ahead of talks with Beirut on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia reopens a major oil pipeline, another activist flotilla heads for Gaza, and Israel invests in deep tech rebrand. Today’s conversation is with Aditya Raj Kaul, senior executive editor at NDTV India on whether Pakistan was the right choice to host peace talks and how India is dealing with oil supply disruption.   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: Misgav Daily Brief, Laura Cellier covers the latest headlines, including: Iran’s delegation heads to Pakistan for ceasefire talks, Hezbollah fires on northern Israel, President Trump threatens to punish NATO, Hamas fears being left out of ceasefire, Israeli gas fields back online, and Dutch AI giant in talks to buy Israel’s AI21 Labs. She talks with military analyst Yaakov Lappin about the talks between the U.S. and Iran, and what to expect next in the broader regional conflict.

On today’s Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief, Laura Cellier covers the latest headlines, including President Trump’s looming deadline for Iran, Israel’s warning against train travel, GCC nations defending against Iranian attacks, and more. Laura is joined by Lahav Harkov, Misgav Institute Senior Fellow and Jewish Insider Senior Correspondent Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up

In today’s Israel in 10: Misgav Daily Brief, Laura Cellier covers the latest headlines, including President Trump’s deadline to Iran, Iranian missile salvos against Israel, IDF operations in Lebanon, and more. Laura is joined by Jonathan Conricus, FDD Senior Fellow and former IDF spokesperson. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up