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 96 of the war. Political writer Tal Schneider and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Jessica Steinberg.

Berman talks about the latest visit to the region by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, seen as part of ongoing US support for the war, as well as US pressure on Israel to formulate a day-after plan for Gaza.

He also looks at US views toward Lebanon and the joint desire from Israel and US to find a diplomatic solution for that volatile border region.

Schneider discusses how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been postponing the cabinet discussions about the day-after plans for the Gaza Strip, as he vacillates between his own political considerations and the strategic issues at play.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog January 10, 2024

In Israel, Blinken says peace with neighbors hinges on path to Palestinian state

Stop harming Gaza civilians, Blinken tells Netanyahu as fighting rages in Khan Younis

Blinken meets Israel’s war leadership as US concerns grow

PM on Lebanon border: We’ll restore security, preferably without a widespread campaign

Gallant’s post-war Gaza plan: Palestinians to run civil affairs with global task force

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: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his way to meeting with President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv on January 9, 2024. (Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90)

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