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Hello from CNN, I'm Chris Debeau with the five things you need to know for Friday, November 3rd.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin says Israel will never stand alone, but more needs to be done

to protect Palestinian civilians, sending his strongest message to date after a day of meetings with Israeli officials.

We've been clear that as Israel conducts his campaign to defeat Hamas, how it does so matters.

The visit comes as international criticism against Israel's actions in Gaza grows, and so does

the civilian death toll.

Lincoln said humanitarian pauses can facilitate efforts to get aid in and hostages out.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today he opposes any temporary ceasefire unless Hamas

frees all the hostages. He warned Israel. temporary ceasefire

unless Hamas frees all the hostages. He warned Israel's enemies to the north in an apparent reference to Hezbollah

against escalating this conflict.

Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrula broke his silence today in a speech broadcasted to a crowd of

supporters in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

It's the first time he's spoken publicly since the war broke out.

He had this to say about Hamas's brutal massacre of 1,400 people

when it attacked Israel on October 7th.

It was an action that was heroic, brave, innovative, and it was very well executed.

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