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.

While Israel's ceasefire with Lebanon was extended for 45 days, Fabian reports that on the ground, IDF troops and Hezbollah continue to trade attacks, fighting on a more limited scale, but still active.

The Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip demarcates 53% of territory under Israel's control, and Fabian notes that the IDF has added another 7% of territory with the new 'Orange Line' placed just below the Yellow Line, enabling the coordination of the movement of humanitarian aid or convoys.

The IDF has repeatedly warned of a severe personnel shortage, and Fabian discusses that the only way to solve it is with government legislation before the upcoming elections, including the Haredi draft law, extending mandatory service time, and clarifying reservist duty, rather than relying on emergency call-up orders.

After a soldier was jailed for having a 'Messiah' patch on his uniform, Fabian reports that IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir came across the enlistee during a routine troop visit, and views this transgression as an example of IDF discipline issues that he wants to improve.

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

For further reading:

4 IDF troops wounded, one severely, by roadside bomb in south Lebanon

‘Now 60%’: Netanyahu admits Israel taking more territory in Gaza, despite ceasefire

IDF warns of severe personnel shortages, last window to solve crisis with legislation

Soldier jailed, commanders penalized after IDF chief calls out ‘Messiah’ patch

In first remarks on ‘Messiah’ patch incident, IDF chief says ‘path to victory’ goes through a disciplined military

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IMAGE: Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's Daily Briefing (ToI)