Day 398 - What might Israel expect from President Trump?

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.

Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election on Tuesday, two settler leaders called for Israel to annex the West Bank, describing the development as a new opportunity to expand Israeli sovereignty to the disputed territory. The demand was also backed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. We discuss Israeli perceptions of a new Trump term in comparison to his actions during his previous presidency.

In light of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s ouster on Tuesday evening, Horovitz discusses the new constellation of Israel Katz as defense minister and Gideon Sa’ar as foreign minister and what this means for the increasingly strong push to conscript Haredi men.

For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.

Discussed articles include:

Two very different comebacks

79% of US Jews voted for Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll

GOP spokesperson says Trump wants Israel’s wars to end soon, with decisive victory

Two settlement leaders, Ben Gvir call to annex West Bank after Trump victory

In new coalition deal with Likud, Sa’ar relinquishes right to oppose Haredi draft bills

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IMAGE: A billboard that displays a photo of US President-elect Donald Trump and reads 'Congratulations! Trump, make Israel great' is projected a day after the US election, in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

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