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.

Today is Day 107 of the war. Culture editor Jessica Steinberg joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for a one-on-one conversation.

This weekend saw anti-government rallies in major cities throughout Israel. Steinberg attended last night’s Jerusalem rally, which was one of the first since Hamas started the war on October 7. We hear what has shifted from the summer's anti-judicial overhaul protests.

Thursday, January 18, marked “the saddest birthday in the world,” as redheaded Kfir Bibas turned one while being held captive in Gaza. There were several events marking this day around the globe. Steinberg spoke with a Bibas cousin, Jimmy Miller.

Every morning since October 7, noted cartoonist and illustrator Zeev Engelmayer has drawn hostages, soldiers and mourners for his Daily Postcards. The illustrator, known for his wildly colorful personality and style, only drew in black and white for the first two weeks following October 7. What else did he say?

For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.

Discussed articles include:

Live blog January 21, 2024

Multiple rallies demand deal to return all hostages, urge government to step down

‘The saddest birthday in the world’: Hostage Kfir Bibas turns 1 in Hamas captivity

Hundreds in Tel Aviv mark first birthday of redheaded hostage Kfir Bibas

Artist Zeev Engelmayer’s Daily Postcards bring solace with colorful realism

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

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IMAGE: Demonstrators rally near the residence of the Israeli Prime Minister in Jerusalem on January 20, 2024, to call for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023, attacks by Palestinian Hamas terrorists. (Marco Longari / AFP)

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