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.

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

At least 600,000 Gazans are still in Gaza City as the IDF ground offensive enters its second day, says Fabian, and the army is steering clear of them. Estimates suggest that the operation will take months, although Fabian notes that it is unclear whether the government or international community will allow it to continue for that long.

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir was on the frontlines in Gaza City on Tuesday at the start of the offensive, says Fabian. He discusses how the army leader needs to present to the government the risks to troops and hostages in the Gaza offensive, as well as the possible opportunities.

The IDF struck the Houthi-held port of Hodeida on Tuesday and, in response, Israel received the 85th rocket strike from the Yemeni rebel force in the evening, which was intercepted. Fabian explains that the IDF has repeatedly hit the Yemeni port, as it is where the Houthis receive imports of Iranian weapons.

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

IDF begins major Gaza City ground offensive targeting Hamas; dozens of Gazans said killed

IDF chief insists it’s his duty to warn of Gaza City op’s ‘risks and opportunities’

Israel strikes Houthi-held port of Hodeida in response to drone and rocket fire

As Hamas urges Gazans to stay put, its leaders are trying to flee Strip, says Israel

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