"Netanyahu Rejects 'International Diktats' on Palestinian State After Call with Biden"

An Israeli soldier was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reject international intervention in Palestinian state negotiations. Tensions continue to escalate, with protests against the government, rocket attacks, and ongoing military operations. International figures, including the U.S. President and Brazilian President, have criticized Israel's actions, while the conflict's economic toll is estimated at $20 billion.