IDF strike on Hamas in hospital puts spotlight back on Gaza
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. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.…
Assessment
An Israeli precision strike on a hospital in southern Gaza targeting a Hamas commander has killed six people, including a surgeon, and wounded at least 20. This incident reignites scrutiny of how Hamas operates within medical facilities and how Israel justifies such strikes. The timing matters: winter is approaching, and the Board of Peace is trying to revive the Trump peace plan. Watch whether international pressure on Israel intensifies, and whether Hamas's refusal to disarm or leave hospitals shifts any diplomatic calculations.