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 US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a truce with the Houthis, Magid discusses Jerusalem’s surprise in light of the ongoing Houthi missile attacks on Israel, including one Sunday morning that hit inside the grounds of Ben Gurion International Airport.

Magid explores Israel’s new proposal for distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza to prevent Hamas from diverting resources and getting the food into Gazans’ hands. The plan includes working with humanitarian organizations and private US contractors and will allow some 60 trucks into Gaza........

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