Israel's Defense Minister in Washington for 'Critical' Talks on Gaza War

Post by : Elena Malik

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US President Joe Biden and Israel's veteran right-wing leader are at odds over the rising civilian death toll in Gaza, amid disputes regarding arms supplies from the US. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed his cabinet of a significant reduction in US armament deliveries about four months ago, leading to unresolved explanations despite assurances of improvement.

Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is en route to Washington for crucial discussions on the Gaza conflict ongoing since October 7 and escalating tensions with Lebanon's Hezbollah. Netanyahu expressed optimism for swift progress in resolving the arms issue with the US, which has seen a notable decline recently.

Israeli forces continued airstrikes on Gaza following a large protest in Tel Aviv demanding government action and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Alongside Gaza, tensions heightened on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah engaged in daily cross-border exchanges with Israeli forces, raising concerns of broader conflict.

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Gallant emphasized preparedness for action in Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond, underscoring the importance of US relations amid critical meetings. The ongoing conflict in Gaza, marked by sustained Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas and other militant infrastructures, has spurred ongoing protests in Israel demanding greater efforts for hostage release and peace.

In Tel Aviv, over 150,000 demonstrators rallied against Netanyahu's government, criticizing its handling of the conflict and security issues. The protests reflected widespread frustration with the prolongation of hostilities and their impact on Israeli security and democracy.

As the conflict persists, humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen, with severe shortages of essential supplies exacerbating the crisis for its 2.4 million residents. Meanwhile, Hezbollah's actions along the Lebanese border continue to escalate tensions, with both sides exchanging threats of further escalation.

The situation remains precarious, with both domestic and international pressures mounting on Israel and its leadership to find a resolution to the prolonged conflict in Gaza and mitigate escalating tensions with Hezbollah.

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