Gov't continuing judicial reform by disregarding binding legal opinion, attorney general says
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
54% of respondents said that elections should be held earlier.
Separate from the issue of hostages, Blinken is also expected to discuss needed improvements on the issue of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
A spiraling humanitarian crisis has prompted calls from Israel's Western and Arab partners to do more to facilitate the entry of aid to the enclave.
US National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told reporters "we don't believe the ICC has any jurisdiction here. We don't support" its investigation into the actions of Israeli leaders."
During a meeting with forums of families of hostages and fallen soldiers, who are affiliated with the right and support invading Rafah, Netanyahu pledged that Israel would invade the city.
A review of the agency's neutrality said Israel had yet to provide evidence for its accusations that a significant number of UNRWA staff were members of terrorist groups
Far-right ministers in Israel press Prime Minister Netanyahu for a Rafah invasion. Smotrich convenes Knesset meeting; Ben-Gvir meets Netanyahu amid hostage deal negotiations.