Big whoop? Mamdani admits he can't arrest Netanyahu
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. News editor Ben Sales joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.…
Assessment
The Houthi strikes on Saudi oil tankers, framed as enforcing a blockade, escalate a maritime dimension in the regional conflict. The 12th consecutive night of US strikes on Iran suggests a sustained military campaign, while Iran's lashing out at neighbors indicates widening tensions. The new US-Saudi agreement, though details are cut off, appears aimed at countering Iran. The immediate stakes are whether these attacks draw Saudi Arabia deeper into direct confrontation and how the agreement reshapes the alliance.