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.

US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

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Amid the resumed US-Iran fighting, US President Donald Trump is playing down the potential for escalation and telling Israel not to worry, reports Magid.

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