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 63 of the war. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and US bureau chief Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast.

Schneider discusses Gadi Eisenkot receiving news of his reservist son's mortal injuries, as the former IDF chief of staff, now a member of Benny Gantz’s National Unity party and and war cabinet, was touring the southern command with Gantz.

Magid looks at comments made by US deputy national security adviser Jon Finer about Israel and its ongoing fighting in Gaza, wanting Israel to use lessons learned in first part of war.

He also discusses a conversation with top advisor to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas who has been condemning Hamas in meetings and phone calls but not publicly, because of possible future PA role in Gaza after the war.

Schneider talks about reservists given bulletproof vests made in 1963  in the US for the Vietnam War.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog December 8, 2023

War cabinet minister, ex-IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot’s son killed in Gaza, along with 2nd soldier

Abbas denouncing Hamas, but criticism kept private due to IDF ‘aggression’ – top aide

Jon Finer: ‘Aspects of IDF campaign in north didn’t show sufficient care for civilian life’

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: Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli-Gaza border, November 30, 2023. (Photo by Flash90)

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