Here’s what we know:
The Secretary of State went to Israel as part of a diplomatic push to extend a tenuous truce in Gaza and try to exert some influence over the next phase of Israel’s offensive.
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The new phase of Israel’s offensive is expected to focus on southern Gaza.
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Hamas releases two more female hostages, including one who was seen in a hostage video.
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Mediators worked for days to extend the deal.
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A shooting in Jerusalem kills at least 3 people, Israeli officials say.
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The activist Ahed Tamimi is among the Palestinians freed in the latest exchange…..
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It is “forbidden to respond to terror with terror,” Francis said, according to a senior Israeli official familiar with the call, which has not been previously reported.
Herzog protested, repeating the position that the Israeli government was doing what was needed in Gaza to defend its own people. The pope continued, saying those responsible should indeed be held accountable, but not civilians….