According to a report from Al Jazeera, Israeli military operations took place in two areas in the central Gaza Strip. The Commissioner General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini, expressed concerns about a potential large-scale military operation in Rafah. He emphasized the high number of displaced people already concentrated in the south, stating that an offensive in Rafah would endanger thousands more lives. Lazzarini called on the international community to prevent such an operation and explore alternative solutions.

An Iranian analyst warned that Israel’s planned attack on Rafah could escalate into a regional war, inciting public opinion in Arab countries against their leaders. The analyst explained that Israel aims to occupy Gaza and change its social, economic, and political structures to align with Israeli interests. Calls for Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza have been growing internationally, as the situation becomes increasingly concerning.

In response to the escalating tensions, thousands of protesters in Tel Aviv demanded the release of hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and called for early elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Clashes broke out between protesters and police, resulting in some arrests. The hostages themselves, in a video released by Hamas, urged their families to continue protesting for a peaceful resolution. The protesters expressed frustration with the government’s handling of the situation and the ongoing conflict.

As violence continues in Gaza, concerns about further casualties persist among residents and human rights organizations around