World Cup diplomacy and why the coalition isn't coalescing

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. Editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Three weeks following the Israeli elections, the coalition has yet to coalesce. What are the current obstacles and what are some reactions from top US Jewish leaders? Prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is fielding calls from world leaders, including, and perhaps most notably from the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Will bygones be bygones? The World Cup is now taking place in Qatar. Horovitz speaks about some historic firsts and how some of the world is relating to Qatar's human rights record. Berman jumps in and discusses how the fact that a team of six Israeli diplomats are currently in Doha -- which does not have official relations with Jerusalem -- is a cautiously optimistic sign. Israel is also hosting its own sporting event, the World Team Chess Championship which kicked off yesterday in Jerusalem. Horovitz plunges into makes this match so exciting. Discussed articles include: Likud woes over coalition assembly mount as far-right partners dig in on demands US Reform chief: Ben Gvir as police minister akin to KKK leader as attorney general Orthodox parties demand legalization of gender-segregated public events At the World Cup, a timid start, on and off the pitch, for hosts Qatar World Cup kicks off in Qatar after troubled 12-year buildup and fierce criticism World chess tourney kicks off in Jerusalem, featuring star accused of cheating Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Fans cheer as they pose for a photograph at flag plaza in Doha, Qatar, November 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.