Israeli authorities have charged Roi Yifrach with taking advantage of the chaotic situation after a Hamas attack to join combat operations and steal military gear. Galit Distel Atbaryan, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet, has apologized for her role in the internal strife that preceded the attack. Yifrach's case serves as a reminder of the dangers of internal strife and the need for unity in times of crisis.
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Key takeaways: The U.S. has been working to ensure that the release of hostages and the distribution of aid are prioritized before a ground invasion…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz have formed a war-time Cabinet to oversee the fight against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The Cabinet is a sign of unity between the two sides and the Israeli military is preparing for a possible ground offensive. The situation in Gaza is dire as Israeli bombardment has destroyed neighborhoods and the only power plant has run out of fuel.
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to reform the country's judicial system, which would threaten the independence of the Supreme Court. Despite the unrest, Netanyahu's government survived a no-confidence motion filed by the opposition, and it is unclear what the Prime Minister's next move will be. The Histadrut umbrella group, representing over 700,000 workers, has threatened to paralyze large parts of Israel's economy if the reforms are not suspended.