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.

Political correspondent Ariela Karmel joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.

The new Knesset's first agenda item is Tuesday's vote on Yashar MK Matan Kahana as the new Knesset speaker, Karmel reports, noting speculation about how the Haredi party United Torah Judaism will vote and its possible role in the anti-Netanyahu bloc.

As Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot holds unity talks with the Likud party, Karmel reviews the enormous pressures facing Eisenkot as he pursues different coalition options and his negotiations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The new Knesset is operating on a tight deadline, Karmel discusses, and it remains to be seen whether the Eisenkot bloc can form a lasting coalition; therefore, it is being strategic about the legislation it can pursue now, recognizing it is easier to repeal existing laws than to initiate and craft new ones.

Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates.

For further reading:

Eisenkot-led bloc decides to nominate Yashar’s Matan Kahana for Knesset speaker

Netanyahu urges talks ‘without preconditions’ on unity government; Eisenkot rejects PM’s ‘spin’

On 1st day of Knesset, Eisenkot bloc submits bills to form Oct. 7 state inquiry, nix judicial overhaul

After fiery debate, Knesset sets up temporary committees amid coalition-building quagmire

Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.

IMAGE: Political correspondent Ariela Karmel appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)

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.
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/ariela-karmel/">Political correspondent Ariela Karmel</a> joins&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jessica-steinberg/">host Jessica Steinberg</a> for today's episode.
The new Knesset's first agenda item is Tuesday's vote on Yashar MK Matan Kahana as the new Knesset speaker, Karmel reports, noting speculation about how the Haredi party United Torah Judaism will vote and its possible role in the anti-Netanyahu bloc.
As Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot holds unity talks with the Likud party, Karmel reviews the enormous pressures facing Eisenkot as he pursues different coalition options and his negotiations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The new Knesset is operating on a tight deadline, Karmel discusses, and it remains to be seen whether the Eisenkot bloc can form a lasting coalition; therefore, it is being strategic about the legislation it can pursue now, recognizing it is easier to repeal existing laws than to initiate and craft new ones.
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-november-15-2026/">Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates.</a>
For further reading:
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-led-bloc-agrees-to-nominate-yashars-matan-kahan-for-knesset-speaker/">Eisenkot-led bloc decides to nominate Yashar&rsquo;s Matan Kahana for Knesset speaker</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-again-urges-unity-talks-without-preconditions-eisenkot-rejects-pms-spin/">Netanyahu urges talks &lsquo;without preconditions&rsquo; on unity government; Eisenkot rejects PM&rsquo;s &lsquo;spin&rsquo;</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-1st-day-of-knesset-eisenkot-bloc-submits-bills-to-form-oct-7-state-inquiry-nix-judicial-overhaul/">On 1st day of Knesset, Eisenkot bloc submits bills to form Oct. 7 state inquiry, nix judicial overhaul</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-fiery-debate-knesset-sets-up-temporary-committees-amid-coalition-building-quagmire/">After fiery debate, Knesset sets up temporary committees amid coalition-building quagmire</a>
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IMAGE: Political correspondent Ariela Karmel appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)

Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing: Your update on what’s important in Israel, the Middle East and The Jewish World.

Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing: Your update on what&rsquo;s important in Israel, the Middle East and The Jewish World.