9 AM ET: Israel's threat, drug overdose deaths, tampon tax payout & more

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Israeli forces say Gaza won't get electricity, water or food until Hamas lets hostages go. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US stands with Israel, after meeting the country's prime minister. The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the US continues to rise. Microsoft is appealing a hefty tax bill. Plus, companies are coming together to pay customers back for tax on some menstrual products. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices