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. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. The US House defeated a vote to end Israel aid. Still, with nearly 50% of Democrats backing the measure, Magid notes the symbolism of the measure and the message that Israel will not have the same kind of support at the bipartisan level if it continues in its policies toward the Palestinians in the region. Magid reviews the recent visit of US lawmaker Ro Khanna to the West Bank, where he was briefly detained in a Palestinian village by settlers. Magid discusses whether the incident was later amplified by Khanna or truly reflects another case of settler violence. A recent podcast hosted by Joe Rogan with US Vice President JD Vance included a conversation about US policy regarding Iran, reports Magid, and the vice president vented his frustration with an Israeli social media campaign that criticizes the Iran deal. The latest round of Israel-Lebanon talks ended in Rome, and while the tone was positive, notes Magid, it's unclear if Israel will be withdrawing anytime soon from the two agreed-upon pilot zones in southern Lebanon. He discusses that Israel's reticence is probably tied to the upcoming elections and notes that the lack of progress is a sore spot for the Lebanese. The Board of Peace is progressing with plans for Gaza, with its own set of pilot zones, says Magid, but the plans are still theoretical for now. The Palestinian Authority brought in an outside consultancy to vouch for the ongoing progress with the reform for West Bank prisoner payments, says Magid, in an attempt to prove that it is no longer incentivizing attacks on Israelis. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: US House defeats amendment to end Israel aid, but nearly 50% of Democrats back measure US lawmaker detained by settlers says lack of punishment shows Israeli complicity ‘Go to hell’: Vance lashes out at reported Israeli-backed online campaign smearing Iran MOU Lebanon talks in Rome wrap up without specific timeline for pledged IDF withdrawals Board of Peace plans launch of pilot Gaza housing project, but green light elusive PA says external audit proves payments incentivizing attacks on Israelis have ended Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Daily Briefing podcast with host Jessica Steinberg (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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