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 57 of the war. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian and US bureau chief Jacob Magin join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's podcast.

We hear why the truce fell apart and what the US requests from Israel as the fighting pushes forward.

We learn about the renewed fighting in Gaza and how the Israeli military is beginning to use an evacuation map for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, for them to avoid active combat zones.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog December 2, 2023

US blames Hamas for end of truce, as rocket barrages fired at central Israel, south

Report: Truce fell apart after Hamas refused to release more female Israeli hostages

Blinken said to warn war cabinet Israel may not have months to topple Hamas

IDF carries out ‘extensive’ airstrikes in Khan Younis area amid heavy Gaza fighting

PA’s Abbas a ‘liability’ in planning for post-war Gaza, Arab officials say

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: This handout picture released by the Israeli army shows troops on the ground in the northern Gaza Strip on December 2, 2023 (Israel Defense Forces)

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