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The Israeli military on Tuesday said operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were "approved and validated" even as US special envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon in a bid to de-escalate tensions amid cross-border exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events…

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US reaffirms commitment to diplomatic engagement and humanitarian efforts in Gaza conflict despite Israel's war cabinet dissolution.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet that has overseen the fighting in Gaza, a government spokesperson said Monday, days after a key member of the body bolted from the government over frustration with the Israeli leader's handling of the war.

Many of the silver and bronze coins were minted during the Gallus Revolt during the Roman era.

Netanyahu consolidates power by disbanding war Cabinet, signaling a potential shift towards a hard-line stance in Israel-Hamas conflict.

Amos Hochstein is also set to visit Lebanon amid growing fears of an all-out war between Hezbollah and Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet, consolidating his influence over the Israel-Hamas war and likely diminishing the odds of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip anytime soon