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 98 of the war. Legal writer Jeremy Sharon joins host Jessica Steinberg.

Sharon describes the scene at The Hague, where the Israeli legal team is battling the South African case of Gaza genocide claims that was argued on Thursday.

He describes Israel's challenge in arguing an uphill battle about comments made by Israeli politicians about Hamas and to demonstrate how Israel tries to prevent harm to Gazan citizens during the ongoing war.

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

Discussed articles include:

Live blog January 12, 2024

Israel rejects Gaza genocide claims at ICJ, pans South Africa’s ‘misleading’ charges

South Africa paints grim picture of Gaza, but obfuscates foundations of genocide claim

Israel seethes after genocide hearing; PM: South Africa representing Hamas monsters

At World Court, South Africa accuses Israel of Gaza genocide; Israel: Baseless claims

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: Protesters waving flags and pictures of the hostages kidnapped during the Oct. 7 Hamas cross-border attack in Israel, attend a protest outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 (AP Photo/Patrick Post)

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