Day 58 - The rise of Hamas in the West Bank

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 58 of the war. Arab affairs reporter Luca Pacchiani and reporter Canaan Lidor join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's podcast. We hear what families of hostages are demanding from the government as fighting has resumed in Gaza. Lidor attended a massive rally in Tel Aviv last night and reports back. Hamas has different views on why the truce fell apart, Pacchiani explains, and has vowed not to return any more hostages until the end of the war. We also learn about the brave few who have returned to the Gaza envelope -- and the dangers of publicizing the encouraging images of "resettlement." Pacchiani dives into the signs that support of Hamas in the West Bank has increased threefold. And finally, we hear about a Torah scroll-writing project that is being conducted at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog December 3, 2023 IDF announces deaths of 2 more soldiers in Gaza fighting Freed hostages urge release of those still in Gaza, but not all parents agree on price Top Hamas official says hostage negotiations are off until war ends With all eyes on Gaza, Hamas might send the West Bank up in flames 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 Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Hamas supporters take part in a protest in support of the people of Gaza in Hebron, West Bank, December 1, 2023. (Wisam Haslmaoun/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.