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Netanyahu's Budget Passes Amid Gaza Conflict and Turmoil

3/31/2025

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Netanyahu Advances Budget

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government successfully passed the 2025 budget, sidestepping elections during the escalating Gaza conflict. As military actions reignite after a ceasefire collapse, both Israel and Hamas hint at a potential truce. Amidst internal turmoil and looming corruption charges, Netanyahu's grip on power is increasingly precarious with international calls for peace intensifying.

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U.N. Closes Bakeries

The U.N. food agency is shutting down bakeries in Gaza as dire shortages escalate following Israel's blockade. With supplies dwindling, the humanitarian situation deteriorates, especially in Rafah where evacuations surge. Amid relentless Israeli airstrikes claiming civilian lives, Netanyahu remains firm on disarming Hamas before considering a ceasefire, intensifying the unfolding crisis.

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Netanyahu Advances Budget

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government successfully passed the 2025 budget, sidestepping elections during the escalating Gaza conflict. As military actions reignite after a ceasefire collapse, both Israel and Hamas hint at a potential truce. Amidst internal turmoil and looming corruption charges, Netanyahu's grip on power is increasingly precarious with international calls for peace intensifying.

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