06:04⇢Israeli Cabinet Approves Expanded Rafah Operation
⌨The newspapers report on Israel's approval to expand military operations in Gaza, with the Cabinet unanimously authorizing an intensified campaign in Rafah (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Al-Ayyam). Palestinian sources report 45 new casualties in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes and ground operations (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Multiple sources describe the situation as "genocide," now in its 577th day (Palestinian Information Center, Felesteen News). Health officials warn of imminent famine, calling for international intervention (Palestinian Information Center English), while the UN has rejected Israel's proposed aid distribution plan for Gaza (Palestine News Network).