Overview
- Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir declared intentions to escalate the Gaza offensive and seize additional territory, intensifying the conflict.
- France, the UK, and Canada issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s actions as disproportionate and warned of potential measures if the offensive continues.
- The European Union is reviewing its association agreement with Israel over concerns about human rights violations during the ongoing military campaign.
- Only five humanitarian aid trucks have been allowed into Gaza after nearly three months of blockade, which Médecins Sans Frontières criticized as grossly inadequate.
- At least 50 civilians, including women and children, were killed in recent airstrikes, raising alarms over potential war crimes among Israeli opposition figures and international observers.