Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.

Arab Affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman and reporter Amy Spiro join host Jessica Steinberg.

Boxerman offers an update on the situation in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, why tensions are rising and how it looks similar and different from the similar scenario that took place last May.

He also discusses the rising tensions in Nablus and the West Bank, reflecting on the roles of the Palestinian Authority security apparatus in recent events.

Spiro speaks about the progress made by Israeli athletes at the Olympics, reflecting on the various sports and who still has a chance at improving their scores, if not winning any medals.

Discussed articles include:

Clashes in flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah after far-right MK opens protest ‘office’

Soldiers kill 3 Palestinian terror suspects in West Bank operation

Palestinian, 17, said killed in firefight with IDF during West Bank home demolition

Israeli skier Szollos surprises with 6th-place finish at Winter Olympics

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IMAGE: Police disperse Jewish men protesting in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 13, 2022.(Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

Welcome to The Times of Israel&rsquo;s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what&rsquo;s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.
Arab Affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman and reporter Amy Spiro&nbsp;join host Jessica Steinberg.
Boxerman offers an update on the situation in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, why tensions are rising and how it looks similar and different from the similar scenario that took place last May.
He also discusses the rising tensions in Nablus and the West Bank, reflecting on the roles of the Palestinian Authority security apparatus in recent events.
Spiro speaks about the progress made by Israeli athletes at the Olympics, reflecting on the various sports and who still has a chance at improving their scores, if not winning any medals.
Discussed articles include:
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/clashes-in-flashpoint-sheikh-jarrah-after-far-right-mk-opens-protest-office/">Clashes in flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah after far-right MK opens protest &lsquo;office&rsquo;</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldiers-kill-3-palestinian-terror-suspects-in-west-bank-operation/">Soldiers kill 3 Palestinian terror suspects in West Bank operation</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-17-killed-in-firefight-with-idf-near-jenin-during-home-demolition-raid/">Palestinian, 17, said killed in firefight with IDF during West Bank home demolition</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-barnabas-szollos-finishes-6th-in-ski-event-at-beijing-winter-olympics/">Israeli skier Szollos surprises with 6th-place finish at Winter Olympics</a>
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IMAGE: Police disperse Jewish men protesting in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 13, 2022.(Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

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.