Israeli Opposition Condemns Gaza War Funding; Palestinian Death Toll Reaches 18,608

Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid condemned a parliamentary vote to allocate additional funds for the ongoing war in Gaza, border attacks with Lebanon, and accommodation for evacuees. Lapid warned that those in favor 'will not be forgiven' and said his children would be 'ashamed' of him. Israeli opposition members argued the supplementary budget also funds settlements. Meanwhile, Israeli air strikes on Rafah demolished two residential buildings, killing at least 20. In Jenin, an army bombardment killed 11 Palestinians. UNRWA reported 288 Palestinians killed in its facilities since Oct 7, with 135 staff killed. Total Palestinian deaths reached 18,608. The Palestinian Ministry of Education reported 3,714 students killed and 5,700 injured. Patients and staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital were forced to gather in the yard. Al-Quds Brigades claimed clashes with Israeli forces. The UK banned Israeli settlers responsible for violence. Former UK PM David Cameron urged Israel to stop settler violence. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Israel. EU and US consider sanctions and arms sale delays over settler violence. Israel approved 1,700 housing units in Jerusalem, which the EU called a violation of international law.

Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid condemned a parliamentary vote to allocate additional funds for the ongoing war in Gaza, border attacks with Lebanon, and accommodation for evacuees. Lapid warned that those in favor 'will not be forgiven' and said his children would be 'ashamed' of him. Israeli opposition members argued the supplementary budget also funds settlements. Meanwhile, Israeli air strikes on Rafah demolished two residential buildings, killing at least 20. In Jenin, an army bombardment killed 11 Palestinians. UNRWA reported 288 Palestinians killed in its facilities since Oct 7, with 135 staff killed. Total Palestinian deaths reached 18,608. The Palestinian Ministry of Education reported 3,714 students killed and 5,700 injured. Patients and staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital were forced to gather in the yard. Al-Quds Brigades claimed clashes with Israeli forces. The UK banned Israeli settlers responsible for violence. Former UK PM David Cameron urged Israel to stop settler violence. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Israel. EU and US consider sanctions and arms sale delays over settler violence. Israel approved 1,700 housing units in Jerusalem, which the EU called a violation of international law.

Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid condemned a parliamentary vote to allocate additional funds for the ongoing war in Gaza, border attacks with Lebanon, and accommodation for evacuees. Lapid warned that those in favor 'will not be forgiven' and said his children would be 'ashamed' of him. Israeli opposition members argued the supplementary budget also funds settlements. Meanwhile, Israeli air strikes on Rafah demolished two residential buildings, killing at least 20. In Jenin, an army bombardment killed 11 Palestinians. UNRWA reported 288 Palestinians killed in its facilities since Oct 7, with 135 staff killed. Total Palestinian deaths reached 18,608. The Palestinian Ministry of Education reported 3,714 students killed and 5,700 injured. Patients and staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital were forced to gather in the yard. Al-Quds Brigades claimed clashes with Israeli forces. The UK banned Israeli settlers responsible for violence. Former UK PM David Cameron urged Israel to stop settler violence. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Israel. EU and US consider sanctions and arms sale delays over settler violence. Israel approved 1,700 housing units in Jerusalem, which the EU called a violation of international law.

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