Israel responds to historic Hamas attack

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The truce between Israel and Hamas is over. Once again, explosions rock Gaza as the IDF enters the next stage of its offensive against Hamas. Plus, Rep. George Santos faces his expulsion vote. And, Ron DeSantis debates Gavin Newsom during a presidential primary. Also this morning ...  Show more

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Despite months of widespread protests, Israel's right-wing government passed a law on Monday curbing the authority of the country's Supreme Court to block government decisions. This legislative action is just the beginning of a larger plan aimed at bolstering the nationalist I ...