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.

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian and political correspondent Tal Schneider join host Amanda Borschel-Dan.

Although the IDF had announced that the Gaza border was finally sealed, forces from the elite Maglan unit identified a terror cell hiding on Zikim beach near the border with the Gaza Strip this morning. What is the actual control of the IDF on the borders?

The northern border has seen increased action over the past day. We hear what’s been happening there.

What are current tactics the IDF and the government are employing against the Gaza Strip in general?

At recording time, the country is still waiting for an announcement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a unity government. Schneider weighs in.

Schneider gives us highlights from an in-depth analysis she published on how the Netanyahu government has propped up Hamas.

Schneider shares the story of her neighbor who has not been seen or heard from since the war began.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog October 10, 2023

IDF says Gaza border finally sealed, bodies of 1,500 terrorists found inside Israel

For years, Netanyahu propped up Hamas. Now it’s blown up in our faces

Families agonize over hostages’ safety as Gaza pounded and Hamas threatens executions

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IMAGE: Israeli soldiers takes position on a main road near the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel, October 10, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

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