Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu to decide on future of war cabinet after Gantz resigns

Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu to decide on future of war cabinet after Gantz resigns

Israeli prime minister said to be considering dissolving the three-man grouping; outcry over Palestinian death toll resulting from Israeli hostage rescue

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The health ministry in Gaza has issued new casualty figures, claiming that 37,124 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s military campaign, with 84,712 injured.

The claims have not been independently verified. It has not been possible for journalists to verify casualty figures being issued during the conflict.

This could lead to the murder of many Jews. When Hamas demands to end the war while it’s surviving in Gaza, it means that the group is arming itself, digging tunnels, buying rockets and that many Jews could be murdered and taken hostage on another 7 October.

This is the dilemma we are facing. And it is painful. It is our responsibility as leadership to think not only about the current situation, but also about its long-term consequences.

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