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International criticism grows of Israel's decision to take control of the Gaza Strip

Israel's prime minister believes the move is necessary to defeat Hamas.

Israel's Security Cabinet has backed Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand military operations in Gaza. The decision has drawn criticism from international allies, including Germany, which has suspended military exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza. Also: A 15-year-old boy is found guilty of murdering Harvey Willgoose by stabbing him during a school lunchbreak. And astronomers believe they've spotted a new planet in the closest star system to our own.

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