12 PM ET: Israel's war cabinet, hostage negotiations, voter 'bleaching' & more

Leaders in Israels say the country is forming an emergency government and war management cabinet. There are signs Hamas and Israel could negotiate on the release of some hostages held in Gaza. GOP lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to choose a House Speaker. The UN is urgently calling for donations for Afghanistan after another devastating earthquake. Plus, the Supreme Court considers whether South Carolina's new district map is 'bleaching' Black voters.

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