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.

US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s back-to-back press conferences on Sunday night in English and then Hebrew, Magid compares the premier’s messaging.

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During the press conference for English-language media outlets, Netanyahu focuses on what he calls the “lies” in the international press and emphasizes that Israel is not seeking to occupy Gaza, but to take over only Gaza City. He lays out five conditions for ending the war, and notes a shift away from a strategy of partial hostage deals to military pressure. Magid also says Netanyahu is working to dispel the notion that Israel is trying to starve the Gazans, scolding the press for accepting Hamas claims to the contrary. He talks about Netanyahu’s comments about flooding the zone with aid.

In Hebrew, the prime minister reviewed Israel’s victories in Gaza to give legitimacy to continue fighting. He also acknowledges the strain on reserve forces, says Magid.

Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.

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