22:14โขMassive Reservist Call-Up As Gaza Offensive Expands
โจThe newspapers report on Israel's military escalation in Gaza, with tens of thousands of reservists being called up for the fifth time since October 7 (13tv, Haaretz, Jerusalem Post, Ynet, now14, Times, Makor Rishon). The cabinet is expected to approve expanded operations on Sunday, aiming to increase pressure on Hamas which is described as "refusing" negotiations (13tv, now14, Ynet). Meanwhile, Israeli teachers and kindergarten staff have announced a strike tomorrow until 11:00, protesting salary cuts, with the government requesting court injunctions to prevent it (Davar, Israel Hayom, Kan). Additional headlines mention mysterious explosions and power outages in Iran (Maariv) and testimony from Maya Shem about a suspected sexual assault (Mako, n12).