Overview

• Prime Minister Netanyahu has scheduled a decisive cabinet vote on Thursday to endorse a full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip despite warnings from IDF leadership.
• Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir voiced opposition to total conquest but confirmed the army will carry out whatever political decision is made, as reservist call-ups are eased.
• The EU and UN have formally rejected any territorial or demographic changes in Gaza and cautioned that an occupation would trigger severe civilian suffering.
• Hundreds of hostage families and other protesters marched in Tel Aviv to demand a halt to expanded operations that they say would imperil captives still held by Hamas.
• Deep divisions persist within Netanyahu’s government, with hard-line ministers demanding absolute military compliance and centrist figures pressing for renewed hostage-release negotiations.