07:40โขCabinet Approves Full Gaza Occupation Despite Hostage Families' Objections
โจThe newspapers report on a significant military development as the cabinet unanimously approved expanding operations in Gaza, with political sources explicitly stating plans to fully "conquer Gaza and hold territories" rather than conduct limited raids (Davar, Kan, times, walla, 13tv, Jerusalem Post, n12, now14, kikar). This expansion involves mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists (Davar). The decision has triggered protests from hostage families, who claim the government is "choosing territories over hostages" (Davar, Ynet, times). Meanwhile, multiple sources report on the death of reserve Master Sergeant Daj'an Daniel Sahalo, 41, from Rehovot, who was killed in an operational traffic accident near Gaza (INN, Israel Hayom, Maariv, Srugim, Kipa).