National security minister, left out of narrow forum overseeing conflict with Hamas, accuses members, including PM, of having mishandled terror group for years and causing war

US president also holds call about Israel-Hamas war with Western leaders, who reiterate Jewish state's right to self-defense while saying it must protect civilian lives

US secretary of state says that despite Jerusalem's insistence it doesn't want to remain in enclave, it must think about 'day-after' strategy, even as it plans ground operation

The prime minister won't interact with his nation's media, and by extension with the Israeli people, even at this dark hour

Network says heads of IDF, Shin Bet saw signs of a potential 'day of battle' ahead, but did not raise alarm, decided to wait till morning

PM still hasn't said publicly that he will shoulder blame; 69% of Likud voters think he should; Yesh Atid MK criticizes leader Lapid, says party needs to join emergency government

US president is anxious over Israel's conduct as it responds to the Hamas massacre: his reelection, regional vision, and belief in winning within the 'law of wars' are on the line

Defense Minister Gallant, PM Netanyahu and IDF general pay visits to troops on frontlines as military awaits order; security cabinet convenes as airstrikes, rocket attacks continue

US president says Netanyahu didn't push back, as doing so would squander international credibility; 20 trucks expected to enter via Rafah Friday, with more in future

Netanyahu warns war will be long and hard; British PM appears to agree with Herzog chiding BBC for failing to call Hamas terrorists