Daily Briefing Mar. 31 – Israel angers Christian world in another avoidable scandal |
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Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.
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US President Donald Trump reportedly told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, and leave a complex operation to reopen it for a later date. At the same time, his administration is reportedly conducting negotiations based on a 15-point document presented to the Iranian regime. Berman attempts to unravel Trump’s current strategic thinking, even as American troops are set to reach the region.
How do the Gulf states see this phase of the war? We hear who is on board with continuing the conflict, and who is working to end it.
As Israeli leaders openly declare their intention to create another security zone in southern Lebanon, Berman reviews the Jewish state’s historic trauma from a similar 18-year operation.
And finally, we learn about a now-resolved, but still damaging, scandal that erupted this week as top Catholic clergy were barred from worshiping at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
Four soldiers killed, 2 wounded in south Lebanon clash with Hezbollah
Trump said to tell aides he’s willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz
Israel shifts to hitting Iran’s economy, as it enters ‘completion phase’ of war
Facing a resurgent Hezbollah, Israel slouches back to a security zone in Lebanon
Holy Sepulchre Easter services to go ahead as Church leaders reach deal with police
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