The Israel Brief – 16 August 2021 – Hamas fire rocket – emboldened by Taliban? Diplomatic spat between Israel and Poland widens. Fires around Jerusalem. Israel sends aid to Haiti.

The Israel Brief – 17 August 2021 – Biden addresses the nation. will Poland stop Holocaust education trips for Israeli teens? Fires around Jerusalem.

The Israel Brief – 18 August 2021 – The Taliban give their first press conference but do we believe a word they say? Why has Israel not responded to the rocket fired? Update on fires.

The Israel Brief – 19 August 2021 – Bennett to meet Biden, invited to meet Sisi. Jewish orgs weigh in on Afghanistan. Historical moment for LGBTQ+ community in Israel.

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