In Tel Aviv remarks, top US diplomat notes need for fuel in Gaza while acknowledging fears of Hamas misuse, vows that 'as long as the US stands, Israel will not stand alone'
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Secretary notes civilians 'bearing brunt' of military campaign and says he'll discuss steps to address this during trip, as US privately pushes limiting strikes to southern Gaza
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Security cabinet says it has 'cut all contact' with Gaza, vows to return detained laborers back to Strip; Washington had pushed Israel to release funds after Smotrich freeze
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Finance minister accused of seeking to 'inflame' West Bank by withholding millions, as Netanyahu, Gallant reportedly back handing over cash to help avert escalation of violence
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Politico reported earlier the administration expects the Israeli PM won't last long due to Oct. 7 debacle, and that Biden has told him so
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After a period of political moderation, critics say Netanyahu not fit or capable to lead country during war
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A protracted conflict, potentially expanding to multiple fronts, could cause even more damage to an economy already battered by the controversial planned legal overhaul
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Speaking to foreign media, PM rejects idea of stepping down, says war must go on just like Allies weren't pressured to halt WWII bombing of Nazi Germany due to civilian casualties
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Excerpts of 11-page top secret document highlight Israel's awareness of Hamas plans to assault southern communities, failure to heed threat; warn against reliance on security fence
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The dissonance between the PM's self-image as uniquely capable of protecting Israel, and the worst disaster in our history - on his watch - has completely shattered his equilibrium
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