Eight prisoners had saved up food over several days to make the cake in hope that Tuesday's election will lead to the removal of security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

The panel also accuses Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel condemned the report.

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Despite three disastrous years for Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s core support remains strong.

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Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.

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