Overview

• Israel’s security cabinet has formally authorized expanded air and ground operations aimed at capturing Gaza City and remaining Hamas strongholds
• The Israel Defense Forces confirmed a precision strike that killed Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and three colleagues after labeling them militants
• Casualty counts in Gaza have topped 60,000 civilians, prompting warnings from aid agencies about widespread hunger and restricted humanitarian access
• Tens of thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv and global capitals against the occupation plan, and families of hostages and fallen soldiers have called a nationwide general strike for August 17
• Greta Thunberg and other activists will launch a flotilla from Spain on August 31 to breach the blockade as the UN, Arab League and several governments demand arms embargoes and an immediate ceasefire