Day 62 - Doctor finds freed hostages were sexually abused in 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. Today is day 62 of the war. Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn and culture editor Jessica Steinberg join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's podcast. Late last night, the war cabinet approved an increase in fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip. It’s not a decision they made easily and there was more than a little pressure from the Americans. Keller-Lynn tells us more. At least 10 of the Israeli civilians released by Hamas, both men and women, were sexually assaulted or abused while in captivity, according to reports. What are we hearing so far? Israel's political left or far-left has been relatively silent following the October 7 Hamas massacre. In a segment recorded before Labor head Merav Michaeli announced a planned retirement from political life in April, we hear about the crisis of faith in the left-wing. Steinberg describes how some of the returned hostages are adjusting. We first hear about Noam Avigdori, 12, who hasn’t wanted to let her father, Hen Avigdori, out of her sight. We then learn of two mothers fighting to get their grown sons home. Finally, we choose moving entries from Those We Are Missing, a series spearheaded by Steinberg. For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog December 7, 2023 Following US pressure, Israel approves increase of fuel deliveries to Gaza At least 10 freed hostages were sexually abused in Hamas captivity, doctor says Released hostage Hanna Katzir, 78, in dire medical condition, family says ‘Age doesn’t matter’: Mothers want their abducted adult sons back home Released from captivity, Noam Avigdori won’t let her father out of her sight Taken captive: Guy Gilboa-Dalal, took a selfie with his brother for mom 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: Israelis put up posters of the civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at 'Hostage Square' in Tel Aviv, December 6, 2023. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.