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 51 of the war. Editor David Horovitz and health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's podcast.

Last night 13 additional Israelis returned to their families as part of the cease-fire agreement brokered by Qatar and the US between Israel and Hamas. We discuss the chaos around the second release process.

Horovitz also speaks to the seemingly increased dissonance between Israel's plans to renew operations in Gaza and world pressure to lengthen the truce -- even indefinitely. 

Ghert-Zand discusses the health of the freed hostages so far and medical professionals' preparations ahead of their release.

Finally, Ghert-Zand brings the stories of two families of fallen soldiers whose organs were donated.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog November 26, 2023

13 Israelis, including 8 children, freed by Hamas after 50 days held hostage in Gaza

Coming home: Health Ministry discloses strict protocols for treating freed hostages

Grieving their fallen soldier sons, families donate their organs, spread life

THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Stories of 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 attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, November 25, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

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