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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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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Jerusalem denounces General Assembly's approval of 'despicable' Jordanian initiative that makes no mention of Hamas, vows to move forward with goal of toppling terror group
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4 countries vote with Moscow; four -- including the US -- vote against and six abstain; members will vote on second resolution proposed by Brazil, which does pan Hamas, on Tuesday

In first comments since ceasefire took effect Saturday night, PM claims Israel made substantive gains by eliminating terror leaders

Foreign minister insists Jerusalem didn't agree to concessions as part of deal to end Gaza fighting, says that controversial Flag March will go through Muslim Quarter as planned

COGAT announces 'partial and gradual' opening of Erez Crossing for pedestrians and Kerem Shalom Crossing for goods as well as reopening of coastal waters for Gaza fishermen

Following last-minute rocket salvo and retaliatory IDF strikes in Gaza, parties hold fire in Egypt-mediated truce that went into effect late Saturday

Senior PIJ official confirms Egypt-brokered offer, Netanyahu reportedly does as well; Egyptian official says Jerusalem would only agree to a deal that had 'no strings attached'

Diplomatic source says IDF preparing 'significant' response to barrages on south, Jerusalem area, Netanyahu said to order more targeted strikes against Islamic Jihad