The Israel Brief – 22 May 2023 – MK Gafni says he would gives clothes to Noa Kirel. USA condemns Ben Gvir going up Temple Mount. Poland takes issue with Noa Kirel. Netanyahu claps back at Abbas. 

The Israel Brief – 23 May 2023 – CNN Amanpour apologises to Rabbi Dee. IDF demolish terrorists home. Bibi invited to UAE for COP28. Fires close to Dead Sea.

The Israel Brief – 24 May 2023 – State budget passed. WZC voting concludes with liberal resolutions passing. Roger Waters vile concert in Berlin. Shin Bet arrest 1 for planned attack.

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The Israel Brief – 15 May 2023 – Ceasefire ends “Operation Shield and Arrow”. Israeli Ambassador to UN asks envoys not to attend Nakba Day events. Is King Charles heading to Israel? Our Eurovision unicorn returns home. 

The Israel Brief – 16 May 2023 – Abbas’ Nakba Day speech. Israel – Sweden relations warm. Major defense deal with Montenegro. March of Nations.

The Israel Brief – 17 May 2023 – Flags march in Jerusalem tomorrow. Prayers at Joseph’s Tomb. EU clash over Palestinian funding. Yulia the monk seal.

The Israel Brief – 18 May 2023 – Yom Yerushalayim. Israel to take action against CNN? Defense deal with the Netherlands. Yulia bids farewell to Israel.

20 may 2023 – Rolene Marks Updates SAFM on march commemorating Israel’s Jerusalem Day

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The Israel Brief – 08 May 2023 – President Herzog at the Coronation. Diplomatic spat over Ben Gvir. World Food Programme suspends aid to Palestinians. Shin Bet arrest terror cell.

The Israel Brief – 09 May 2023 – Operation Shield and Arrow Update.

The Israel Brief – 10 May 2023 – Operation Shield and Arrow Updates. 2 killed in Tunisia. Kenyan President visits Israel. Noa Kirel slays it at Eurovision.

The Israel Brief – 11 May 2023 – Operation Shield and Arrow day 3. UN Security Council stopped from condemning Israel. Nakba Day and Bernie. Israeli and Moroccan women celebrate innovation.

10 may 2023 – Rolene Marks speaks to WINA’s Rob Schilling about “Operation Shield and Arrow”.

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The Israel Brief – 01 May 2023 – US Speaker of the House in Israel. Pres Herzog warns officials against irresponsible language. Kuwaiti man harasses Israeli children. Noa Kirel at Eurovision.

The Israel Brief – 02 May 2023 – Rockets fired and PIJ leader does after hunger strike. US Speaker addresses Knesset. World Rugby Union upholds discriminatory decision. President Herzog to represent Israel at Coronation.

The Israel Brief – 03 May 2023 – 24 Hours of rockets. EU and Israel to hold summit. Likud have strong words for Ben Gvir. Dee family meet recipients of organ donation.

The Israel Brief – 04 May 2023 – IDF eliminate terrorists who murdered Lucy, Maia and Rina Dee. Terror attack in Huwara. Day of Disruption. Mazel Tov to their Majesties.

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The Israel Brief – 24 April 2023 – President Herzog launches new initiative. Joint statement from leaders appealing for political disagreements to be kept away from Yom Hazikaron ceremonies. Female students are maths champions! Yom Hazikaron.

The Israel Brief – 25 April 2023 – Yom Hazikaron. Terror attacks. Australia congratulates Israel on 75 years of Independence. Israel prepares to celebrate Yom Haatzmaut. 

The Israel Brief – 26 April 2023 – Chag Haatzmaut Sameach!!!

The Israel Brief – 27 April 2023 – Pro-reform march planned. Turkey honours Israeli rescuers. President of Brazil comment. Israel leads again!

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The Israel Brief – 17 April 2023 – Iranian Crown Prince visits Israel. Moody’s downgrades Israel’s credit rating. UN special rapporteur at it again. Yom Hashoa.

The Israel Brief – 18 April 2023 – Israel commemorates Yom Hashoa. Terror attack in Jerusalem. Iran’s President threatens Haifa and Tel Aviv. Crown Prince Pahlavi in Israel.

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The Israel Brief – 10 April 2023 – Israel on the Brink? A special report.

The Israel Brief – 11 April 2023 – Lucy Dee passes away. Netanyahu addresses nation about security. Lapid visits US. Stars in Israel!

The Israel Brief – 13 April 2023 – Tensions still high in Israel. Israel ranks high on democracy index. Herzog interview with NY Times. Mimouna!

12 April 2023 – Rolene Marks speaks to WINA Schilling Show host Rob Schilling about the recent wave of terror and rockets attacks.

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The Israel Brief – 27 March 2023 – Special Report: Unprecedented day of strikes and protests.

The Israel Brief – 28 March 2023 – Proposed judicial overhauls paused. Netanyahu headed to US. Netanyahu UK visit. Kanye likes us again!

The Israel Brief – 29 March 2023 – Crises brewing between US and Israel?Pres. Herzog starts talks with opposition and coalition. Mossad foil terror attack in Greece. Israel joins Visa waiver programme.

The Israel Brief – 30 March 2023 – Gallant to apologise? Syria says Israel struck targets in Damascus. Special conference in Jerusalem. Azerbaijan opens embassy.

28 March 2023 – CTV News Channel Interviews Rolene Marks about the current situation in Israel.

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The Israel Brief – 20 March 2023 – Terror victim passes away. 11th week of protests. Terror attack Huwara. Israel gains places on UN Happiness Index. Rob Lowe spotted in Jerusalem.

The Israel Brief – 21 March 2023 – Terror representatives address UCT. Smotrich’s explosive comments. Yoav Gallant to resign? Police prepare for Ramadan.

The Israel Brief – 22 March 2023 – Jordan and UAE reducing diplomacy with Israel? Israeli Ambassador to US summoned. Iron Dome shoots down drone. Or Eshkar donates organs.

The Israel Brief – 23 March 2023 – Day of Paralysis update. UAE warn government of tension in ties. Netanyahu to visit UK. Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research.

21 March 2023- ELNET UK Podast – Rolene Marks

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The Israel Brief – 13 March 2023 – Voices against overhaul grow. Protests against Smotrich in USA. Terror attack in TLV last week. Team Israel Baseball.

The Israel Brief – 14 March 2023 – Controversial bills pass first readings. MK Fogel investigated for inciting terror. Ashkelon Crane collapse. Women of Rahat and Sderot put on play.

The Israel Brief – 15 March 2023 – Protests around Ben Gurion Airport. EU Parliament debates judicial reforms. Ben Gvir cancels AJC project. Israeli baseball on the map.

The Israel Brief – 16 March 2023 – Protests on Day of Resilience. Pres. Herzog presents his “People’s Outline”. Major security breach in north. FM speaks to Omani counterpart.

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