Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday to Thursday.
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and environmental reporter Sue Surkes join host Jessica Steinberg during today’s podcast.
Berman speaks of Bennett’s meetings with world leaders that were above and beyond expectations, as he engaged in a “diplomatic tsunami”, Berman quoted one of the diplomats present as saying.
Given the country’s high vaccination rate and success with the lockdown, many spoke with Bennett about Israel’s experiences with the coronavirus. Berman said those conversations led to other talks about Iran and the need to resume talks to know what lies ahead.
Berman also pointed to Bennett’s more personal meeting with the head of England Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis at his hotel the previous night.
Surkes discussed Israel’s participation in the Middle East climate plan put forth by Cyprus and a competition set by Israel’s foreign ministry for an innovative green standard that its Jerusalem headquarters and missions abroad must meet.
Surkes took a closer look at the conference, describing conversations he had with fellow journalists and attendees as countries small and large seek to find a way forward from the climate change crisis.
Discussed articles include:
In Glasgow, world leaders seek new way forward on Iran – Israeli officials
Israel to set up climate change working group with Bill Gates Foundation
Bennett closes out Glasgow visit with emotional visit with British chief rabbi
Regional leaders set to ratify Middle East climate plan next year
Ministry of External Affairs to get embassies, consulates competing for Green Standard
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