US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way to Israel.

Once there, he'll meet with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz have formed an emergency government and war cabinet. 

US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Kate Hawkesby that they will only deal with bills and government decisions regarding the conflict.

He said that it’s Israel’s latest step, and it’s predicted they’re preparing for a ground attack on Hamas.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way to Israel. 
Once there, he'll meet with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 
Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz have formed an emergency government and war cabinet.  
US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Kate Hawkesby that they will only deal with bills and government decisions regarding the conflict. 
He said that it’s Israel’s latest step, and it’s predicted they’re preparing for a ground attack on Hamas. 
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