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Benny Gantz, an Israeli opposition leader, has threatened to leave the government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not present a new plan to resolve the hostage situation and end Hamas rule in Gaza by June 8. While this move would not collapse the ruling coalition, it would increase pressure on Netanyahu. Gantz and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have been critical of Netanyahu's handling of the war and his strained relationship with the US President Joe Biden. Gantz has listed several demands, including defeating Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza, and establishing a coalition to manage civilian affairs. If Netanyahu's own party members abandon him, the government could collapse and lead to elections. [Extracted from the article]

Scores of Palestinians were killed and injured in an outbreak of violence near Gaza City as Israeli troops opened fire on a convoy of food trucks delivering humanitarian aid. Israel denied shooting at the crowd, claiming that most of the victims were trampled or hit as the trucks tried to escape the chaos. The incident threatens efforts to negotiate a cease-fire, with talks underway for a pause in the conflict to allow for aid delivery and the exchange of hostages. The facts surrounding the violence remain disputed, with witnesses reporting gunfire and chaos. [Extracted from the article]

Scores of Palestinians were killed and injured during violence surrounding a convoy of food trucks delivering aid in northern Gaza. Local health officials blamed Israeli forces for the unrest, while the Israeli military claimed that Gazan residents surrounded the trucks and looted the supplies. The incident occurred amidst ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with negotiations for a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages underway. The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the need for sustained aid flow were emphasized by the White House and the State Department. [Extracted from the article]

Dozens of civilians have been killed and injured in Gaza City during a violent incident involving food trucks delivering humanitarian aid. Local health officials in Gaza City blame Israeli forces for the violence, while the Israeli military claims that Gazan residents surrounded the trucks and looted the supplies, resulting in injuries. The situation comes as Israel's war in Gaza continues, with the military seeking to destroy Hamas after its militants invaded the country. The hospitals in Gaza are struggling to function due to Israeli attacks, and aid delivery has been complicated by looting. Negotiations for a pause in the war and the exchange of hostages are ongoing. [Extracted from the article]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the elimination of Hamas and any threat it poses to Israel is the only acceptable outcome in Gaza. He referenced International Holocaust Remembrance Day and claimed that Israeli soldiers found copies of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" and other Nazi propaganda in Gazan homes. Netanyahu did not mention ongoing hostage talks or a pause in fighting, but instead emphasized plans to strengthen Israel's defense industries. The war in Gaza began when Hamas operatives entered Israel, resulting in casualties on both sides. [Extracted from the article]

Israel has experienced a significant shift in its culture and priorities since the October 7 attacks and subsequent invasion of Gaza. The country has temporarily shifted its focus from startups and wealth to fostering a wartime culture centered on patriotism and unity. Despite growing divides over the timing of a future election and whether to pause fighting for a hostage deal, there is consensus among Israelis that the war itself is just and necessary. The conflict has had a significant impact on the economy, with growth forecasted to have plummeted by 19% in the fourth quarter of 2023. While there is concern about the conflict spreading and international public opinion turning against Israel, the country remains committed to achieving "total victory" and ensuring its continued existence. [Extracted from the article]

Israel is reducing its military presence in Gaza by pulling out five brigades, transitioning to more targeted operations after pressure from the US and the need to return reserve soldiers to the economy. The military will withdraw several thousand troops, with two brigades returning home and three others undergoing scheduled training. The change is driven by factors such as the army's control of northern Gaza, the decision to use more restrained firepower, economic considerations, and the potential need for troops in southern Lebanon later in the year. The US has been urging Israel to shift to a phase of more limited and targeted attacks to reduce civilian casualties. The Israeli government plans to divide the war into three stages: intense shelling from the air, a ground invasion, and then more targeted operations. The force reduction comes after 90 days of fighting, during which 170 Israeli soldiers have been killed. While Israel claims to have achieved many of its objectives in the northern part of Gaza, fierce fighting continues in the south. The Israeli government is set to discuss the situation in a security cabinet meeting ahead of the visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and special US envoy Amos Hochstein. [Extracted from the article]