Day Netanyahu Fired Shin Bet Head Amid Gaza Starvation

The political fallout from Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar dominated coverage, with opposition leaders attacking the decision amid reports of a "major crisis" in Israel's political establishment. The firing came after yesterday's initial reports, creating what papers described as an unprecedented situation where the security chief refused to accept his dismissal.

Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsened with UNICEF reporting one million children lacking survival necessities after 16 days of closed crossings. The Government Office in Gaza called for urgent international intervention to stop what it termed "starvation crimes."

Israeli operations continued in Tulkarem for the 50th consecutive day, with reports of home burnings and forced displacements. The death toll in Gaza reached 48,577, with the civil defense recovering 57 bodies including 40 unidentified.

Despite restrictions, 70,000 Palestinians performed evening prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, maintaining the pattern seen on previous nights of Ramadan.