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 112 of the war. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and health editor Renee Ghert-Zand join host Jessica Steinberg.

Schneider discusses protests taking place by families of hostages, specifically at the Kerem Shalom Crossing, where some of the more right-leaning families are blocking the passage of aid into Gaza, stating that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not have the stamina necessary to hold his ground.

She also looks at talks between the CIA and Mossad regarding the hostages after the Qatari prime minister criticized Netanyahu for comments he made about Qatar.

Ghert-Zand discusses singer and actor Idan Amedi as he spoke about his injuries and recovery process since January 8, when he was hurt during an explosion in Gaza while fighting as a reservist.

She also talks about new Hadassah president Carol Ann Schwartz who came to Israel a week after taking her new position and spent part of her trip knocking on the door of the Red Cross in Israel.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog January 26, 2024

For second day in a row, protesters block aid reaching Gaza from Israel

CIA, Mossad chiefs to hold ‘critical’ hostage talks with Qatari, Egyptian mediators

Qatar fumes at Netanyahu’s criticism, says he undermines talks for political reasons

‘I was so burned, no one recognized me,’ says ‘Fauda’ actor Amedi of his Gaza injuries

New Hadassah Org. president makes Israeli solidarity trip her first act in office

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: Israelis demanding the continuation of fighting in the Gaza Strip, in Jerusalem, January 25, 2024 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

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