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Israeli airstrikes have killed 25 Palestinians in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll in Gaza to nearly 40,000. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East escalate as Hezbollah targets Israel.
The White House strongly rebuked Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for his remarks opposing a Gaza ceasefire agreement, describing them as "outrageous" and "absurd." Strains between the U.S.. and Israel rise as discussions on ceasefire negotiations continue.
Hanegbi's strong endorsement appears to be a veiled criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other cabinet members who have expressed reservations or opposition to the plan.
As the controversy unfolds, questions arise about the broader implications of such military exercises and the delicate balance required to navigate internal dissent within Israel, particularly in relation to settlements in the West Bank.
Dissatisfied with Israel's behaviour in the Israel-Hamas war, President Biden issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Four people are subject to financial fines and visa restrictions under the ruling because of "intolerable levels" of settler violence.