Palestine Telecommunications Company announces services have been 'completely cut off;' global monitor group describes situation as 'internet blackout with high impact'
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Stance by secretary of state marks first time idea publicly uttered by Biden administration, which has been floating it privately with regional partners since October 7
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Terror group's spokesman denies IDF rescued soldier Megidish from its forces, implying she was held by other faction; Thai FM discusses efforts to free its nationals with Qatari PM
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National security adviser says medical ships are on the way, adds IDF will operate in southern and central Gaza in the future, warns that Hamas must 'cease existing'
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Netanyahu 'wasn't opposed' to Nicosia's proposal, which would allow continuous flow of goods from Limassol port to besieged enclave when 'humanitarian pauses' in fighting allow it
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Heavy rocket fire toward central, southern Israel; IDF general to troops: We’ll fight in the alleys, in the tunnels, victory is the only option; 80 aid trucks set to enter Strip
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Margalit Megidish, whose daughter Ori was freed during ground operation in Strip, expresses gratitude to Shin Bet, IDF and security forces in emotional statement
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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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Daily tally currently at less than half that goal, but Dermer says there will be 'big increase' in two or three days; State Department says progress made in delivery of fuel
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Prime Minister's Office plays down document as hypothetical, non-binding document, but Netanyahu reported to be lobbying EU governments to pressure Egypt to take in refugees
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