00:20 (21:20)โขIDF Launches "Gideon's Chariots" Offensive In Gaza
โจThe newspapers report on the IDF launching a major new Gaza offensive called "Operation Gideon's Chariots" (Haaretz, Jerusalem Post, Kan, Maariv, Mako, n12, Times, Ynet, Walla). The military has begun seizing strategic territory in Gaza and conducting extensive airstrikes as preparation for expanding ground operations (Haaretz, Kan, Maariv, Mako, n12, Times, Ynet, Walla). This offensive comes after President Trump completed his Middle East visit and amid stalled hostage negotiations (Jerusalem Post, Maariv, Times, Ynet). Some sources indicate Israel's negotiating team may be deliberately undermining hostage talks to justify expanding the Gaza war (Times), while European governments call for Israel to reverse its Gaza aid blockade.