Day 36 - PM contradicts himself on Gaza control after war

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. Today is day 36 of the war. US bureau chief Jacob Magid and political correspondent Tal Schneider join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Magid speaks about Israel's formalization of the daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza, after pressure from Biden administration. Schneider discusses Netanyahu meeting with municipal heads of communities in Gaza envelope, more than a month after October 7. Magid talks about the differing comments Netanyahu has made about what will happen in Gaza after the war, and reactions to that. Schneider mentions soldiers talking about return to Gush Katif, the Jewish settlement bloc in Gaza that was forcibly emptied in 2005. She also discusses New York Jewish Federation raising millions in first weeks of war, helping evacuees and survivors, filling vacuum of Israeli government. For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog November 11, 2023 Israel formalizes daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza, in first since war’s outbreak Netanyahu says IDF will control Gaza after war, rejects notion of international force Israel isn’t seeking to displace Gazans or rule enclave, Netanyahu reassures US THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Palestinians walk on road after fleeing from their homes in Gaza City to the southern part of Gaza, November 11, 2023. (Photo by Atia Mohammed/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.