The Israel Brief – 29 January 2024 – ICJ interim ruling. Countries freeze aid to UNRWA. Israel to take Iran to ICJ? Indigenous embassy to open.

The Israel Brief – 30 January 2024 – Close to hostages deal? UN Women special representative in Israel. West Bank attack foiled. UNRWA hearing in US Congress today.

The Israel Brief – 31 January 2024 – Flooding the tunnels. UNRWA hearings in Congress. Latest on hostage deal. Roger Waters dropped by BMG.

The Israel Brief – 01 February 2024 – Updates on hostage deal. US House votes 422-2. South Africa stirring things up. Situation in North.

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