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 60 of the war. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast.

Schneider discusses the long-awaited statement made by the UN Women agency regarding the sexual assault and violence committed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attacks, and how Gilad Erdan, Israel's UN ambassador, helped bring about the statement.

Wrobel discusses the state of the Israeli high-tech community since the start of the war, about hiring, investment and how it will survive this period.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog December 5, 2023

Eight weeks after Oct. 7 onslaught, UN Women condemns ‘brutal attacks by Hamas’

Amid war with Hamas, Israel’s Matrix is seeking to hire 700 new employees

Amid war, Israel to back angel investor clubs to help young startups nab funding

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: Demonstrators gather during a '#MeToo unless you are a Jew' protest outside of United Nations headquarters in New York City on December 4, 2023. (Charly Triballeau / AFP)

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