Sam Sokol

2 days ago | timesofisrael.com | Sam Sokol |Emanuel Fabian

The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday confirmed that it had launched a “routine” Military Police campaign to detain people who ignored enlistment orders following the latest round of call-ups. News of the arrest raids sparked a political firestorm, with ultra-Orthodox politicians threatening to bring down the government over the move.

4 days ago | timesofisrael.com | Amanda Borschel-Dan |Sam Sokol |Sue Surkes

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 reporter Sam Sokol and reporter Sue Surkesjoin host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.

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1 week ago | timesofisrael.com | Jacob Magid |Sam Sokol

US President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will help get food to “starving” Gazans amid a two-month-and-counting Israeli aid blockade, but added that Hamas has made it “impossible” by diverting humanitarian assistance for its fighters. “We’re going to help the people of Gaza get some food. People are starving, and we’re going to help them get some food,” Trump told reporters during an event at the White House.