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.

Zman Yisrael founding editor Biranit Goren and environmental reporter Sue Surkes join host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

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Following the smothering of nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy, Goren notes that US President Donald Trump appears to be backing down from his threats against Iran, possibly because the US hasn’t prioritized toppling the ayatollah regime.

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