warning civilians to clear out, while hamas forces them back. allowing in food and water, which hamas steals. abortion, marijuana and state control. all of that and more on the line today as americans hit the polls in several key states across the country. and the results on this election day could provide some big clues about 2024. plus, one month of death and destruction with no end in sight. now the israeli prime minister says israel will maintain control of gaza indefinitely. and a key battle going before the supreme court as justices revisit a landmark case. we are following these major developing stories and many more all coming in right here to cnn news central . we want to take you straight to california where ventura county sheriff s deputies are giving an update on the jewish protester who died after suffering a head injury following an altercation during a protest. let s listen. good morning, everyone, and thank you for being here. this morning as your she
rally. prime minister netanyahu saying israel will have the security responsibility for gaza when the war is over. we have seen what happens when we don t have it. there are concerns what will happen when this war ends whether that s in a few days, weeks or months. polls are open in virginia, kentucky and ohio in a consequential off year election day. we re about to find out where voters stand ahead of 2024, abortion has been a dominant issue. we are watching key races for governor, a democrat is fighting for reelection in the deep red state that voted for trump. and mississippi, whether the republican incumbent is facing a tougher than expected challenge in elvis s cousin. voters will decide in abortion becomes a right in the state constitution, and virginia s state legislature up for grabs. republicans seeking full control as governor glenn youngkin pushes to restrict abortion after 15 weeks. we heard from him moments ago at a polling site. we re delivering, and