Netanyahu Defends Israeli Actions in Gaza Amid Calls for Restraint
∎ Netanyahu denies being an obstacle to peace in Gaza, calls Schumer's call for elections "inappropriate"
∎ Israel still plans ground offensive in Rafah though Biden admin urges against it
∎ Palestinian foreign ministry accuses Israel of "blind revenge" in its attacks
∎ Trump backs Israel, criticizes Schumer and Biden for not supporting Israel enough
∎ Israeli university heads oppose proposed law to give soldiers automatic passing grades, saying it violates academic independence