Israel Faces Multiple Crises: Gaza Exodus, Broadcasting Takeover, and Economic Downgrade

As Israel grapples with a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, its communication minister consolidates power over media, and the economy faces a negative outlook.

• 1.7 million Gazans have fled their homes, with no place to return, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.
• Israel's communication minister has completed his takeover of the commercial broadcasting watchdog, raising concerns over media freedom.
• Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating to 'negative,' citing failures in economic management according to 'Torah economy' standards.
• The situation in Gaza has led to the deaths of 11,500 children, underscoring the magnitude of the crisis.
• Efforts to block ethnic cleansing in the West Bank are met by resistance from Israelis, indicating deep societal divisions.

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