16:41⇢Rockets Target Ashkelon As Gaza Airstrikes Intensify
⌨The newspapers report on continued intense Israeli military operations in Gaza for the fourth consecutive day, with violent airstrikes and "savage massacres" causing casualties in southern and northern Gaza (Felesteen News, Al-Ayyam). Hamas criticizes US statements that "equate the executioner with the victim" (Palestinian Information Center). Palestinian resistance forces reportedly fired rockets at Ashkelon, triggering warning sirens (Maan News Agency, Sama News). Meanwhile, 80,000 worshippers performed the third Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque (Palestine News Network), amid UN calls to stop what they term "genocide" in Gaza (Quds News Network).