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BBC OS: 2024/06/17 16:06 GMT: Israeli PM disbands war cabinet

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Israeli PM disbands war cabinet

2024/06/17 16:06 GMT

2024/06/17 16:06 GMT: Israeli PM disbands war cabinet

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Mr Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet after far-right politicians demanded to join it

Mr Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet after far-right politicians demanded to join it.

The Israeli prime minister has disbanded his government's war cabinet in the wake of the resignation earlier this month of Benny Gantz.  Ultra- nationalist ministers had demanded that they be allowed to take his place. Benjamin Netanyahu is now expected to make key decisions about the Gaza war in ad hoc meetings. We get more details from our correspondent and also hear from a resident in Gaza.

A global study suggests more people are turning away from news, describing it as depressing, relentless and boring. We hear messages from around the world.

We speak to our correspondent who has been reporting from Ukraine on the country's struggles to find volunteers to join the army.  We also hear from  young people elsewhere about their military service experiences.

At least 14 Jordanian citizens have died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to intense heat.  We explain what the Hajj is and speak to BBC Weather about the extreme weather in the Gulf and in Greece. 

Presenter: Krupa Padhy

(Photo: Knesset vote for ultra-Orthodox army recruiting in law in Jerusalem - 10 Jun 2024. Credit: Abir Sultan/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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