17:30⇢Gaza's Unyielding Anguish
⌨Palestinian media continues its strong focus on the "genocidal war" in Gaza, now past its 665th day, with dire humanitarian consequences (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center). Reports detail ongoing starvation and severe casualties, including a journalist's martyrdom (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Maan News Agency, Palestine Chronicle). US envoy Witkoff's recent five-hour visit to Gaza and his initial statements are noted (Palestine News Network, Palestine Chronicle). Politically, an Israeli minister renewed calls for re-occupying Gaza (Sama News), and President Abbas welcomed Portugal's steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state (Raya Media Network).