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Brad Lander Detained During Olive Harvest & Special Report: Jobs Head North to the Galilee; Thu. Oct 22, 2026
Brad Lander is detained during an olive harvest in the West Bank, reports point to possible U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran, and Israel’s October 27 election enters its final days. Plus, Shanna Fuld reports from the Galilee on efforts to bring jobs, investment, and new opportunities to northern Israel. In this episode of Israel Daily News with Shanna Fuld, we cover the latest developments in Israeli politics, security, and the economy, followed by a special field report from the Galilee and a Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig. IN THIS EPISODE TOP ISRAEL NEWS Iran tensions: Reports suggest the U.S. and Israel are preparing for a possible strike against Iran after the upcoming elections. We examine what has been reported about military preparations and the political timing.Israel’s election race: Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party leads in several polls, while Likud and the competing blocs face the challenge of securing the 61 Knesset seats needed to form a government.Brad Lander detained: The New York congressional candidate and former New York City Comptroller was detained while participating in an olive harvest in the West Bank. We cover the competing accounts surrounding the incident.West Bank olive harvest tensions: The harvest season has become a flashpoint amid reports of violence against Palestinian farmers and international observers.Israel’s economy: The Bank of Israel keeps its interest rate at 3.25% and calls on the next government to address debt and pursue growth reforms.Remembering Yitzhak Rabin: Israel marks 31 years since the assassination of the former prime minister.SPECIAL REPORT: JOBS HEAD NORTH TO THE GALILEE Shanna travels to northern Israel with Jewish National Fund-USA to explore efforts to make the Galilee a place not just to visit, but to build a career and raise a family. The report features: The Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF on Kibbutz Gonen and its partnerships with local farmers, wineries, and small businesses.Anna Ovadia on building the region’s profile as a culinary destination.Orit Omar on why employment is essential to strengthening communities in northern Israel.HubAita Innovation and Employment Center and its role in supporting companies and creating jobs.Dana Ukusman on changing perceptions about careers and salaries in the north.Ornadav Argov on innovation, high-quality employment, and the Galilee Ladies entrepreneurial community, which connects 2,000 women across Jewish and Arab communities.TORAH THOUGHT WITH RABBI YOSSI MADVIG Rabbi Yossi Madvig explores Abraham’s three altars, the interpretations of Rashi and the Midrash, and how the altars relate to gratitude, repentance, and the desire for spiritual connection. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM FROM ISRAEL Israel Daily News is an independently run news outlet working to bring audiences reporting and context from Israel. Your contributions help sustain our journalism. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Links to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsTimestamps:00:00 Israel Daily News: Headlines and Special Report Preview01:00 Reports of Possible U.S.-Israeli Action Against Iran02:00 Israel’s Election Countdown and Netanyahu’s Position03:00 Latest Polls: Yashar, Likud and the 61-Seat Threshold04:00 Election Tensions and Brad Lander’s Detention05:00 Why Brad Lander Was Detained During the Olive Harvest06:00 West Bank Violence and Israel’s Interest Rate Decision07:00 Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rates at 3.25%08:00 Special Report: Bringing Jobs to Northern Israel09:00 Galilee Culinary Institute and Local Businesses10:00 Meet Anna Ovadia: Building a Culinary Destination11:00 Local Producers and the Case for Investing in the Galilee12:00 Orit Omar on Employment and Regional Growth13:00 HubAita: Innovation, Companies and New Jobs14:00 Why Jobs and Infrastructure Matter in Northern Israel15:00 Changing Perceptions About Working in the Galilee16:00 Ornadav Argov on Innovation and Women Entrepreneurs17:00 Galilee Ladies: Connecting 2,000 Women Entrepreneurs18:00 Torah Thought with Rabbi Yossi Madvig: Abraham’s Altars19:00 Rashi, the Midrash and the Meaning of the First Two Altars20:00 What an Altar Represents: Sustenance, Atonement and Connection21:00 The Meaning Behind Different Types of Sacrifices22:00 Torah Study, Repentance and Spiritual Connection23:00 Why Abraham’s Third Altar Represents Unity With God24:00 The Three Altars and the Three Temples25:00 The Ultimate Purpose of Spiritual Service26:00 Sign-Off and Upcoming Election Event#IsraelElection2026 #Galilee #NorthernIsrael #JNFUSA #WestBank #IsraeliEconomy #MiddleEastNews #JewishNews #ShannaFuld #TorahThought Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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