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Netanyahu touts war gains as isolation deepens

Standing beside President Trump in Israel’s parliament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed victories over Hamas and Iran’s axis, even as critics said he failed to translate them into peace. Israel faces intense condemnation over the Gaza war that followed the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attack, which Israeli authorities say killed 1,144 people; Gaza health officials report more than 68,000 Palestinians killed. Analysts warn U.S. backing is eroding. The Abraham Accords held, business ties quietly persist, and a shaky ceasefire saw new fighting as Israel accused Hamas of firing, prompting 'forceful' strikes in Gaza City.

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