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 42 of the war. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and legal and settlements reporter Jeremy Sharon join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast.

Schneider discusses IDF discovery of bodies of two female captives, Yehudit Weiss and soldier Noa Marciano, based on data that was collected, found in compound of Shifa Hospital.

Sharon talks about physical assaults against Palestinians in West Bank by extremist settlers and brigades of IDF reservists formed after October 7 who harass the communities, hoping to force them to leave.

Schneider looks at poll from Channel 12, an unusual move for wartime period, showing that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity has plummeted and National Unity Benny Gantz has taken the lead, as he entered war cabinet "to help the country, not help Netanyahu."

Sharon speaks about an upcoming Saturday night rally in Tel Aviv calling for a ceasefire, and being allowed by police after a prolonged legal battle, but with certain limitations in place.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog November 17, 2023

Military recovers bodies of two Israeli hostages in area of Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

Facing violence and harassment, hundreds of Palestinians flee West Bank villages

Poll finds Netanyahu would be trounced by Gantz were elections held today

Police agree to Tel Aviv protest calling for ceasefire following High Court hearing

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: Parents of soldier Noa Marciano who was killed in Hamas captivity, comforted by families of those held captive by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, on November 16, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)

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