LIVE BLOG: Zamir-Netanyahu Conflict over Gaza Occupation; Naim Qassem Declares: No Surrender – Day 669

JERUSALEM POST: According to a poll conducted by the Israeli Democracy Institute, optimism about Israel’s future has declined since June. Only 40% of Israelis say they are optimistic about national security, and just 37% express optimism regarding democracy.

AL JAZEERA: Sources told Al Jazeera that Israeli occupation authorities have decided to expel Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Mufti of Jerusalem, from Al-Aqsa Mosque for a period of six months.

AL JAZEERA: Sources in Gaza hospitals reported that 23 Palestinians have been martyred by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH (citing Israel’s Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department):

Approximately 80,000 injured soldiers are currently under treatment.

Of these, 26,000 are suffering from psychological disorders.

The number of injured soldiers and the rise in suicide rates pose a major challenge.

AL JAZEERA: Dr. Khalil Daqran, spokesperson for Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, told Al Jazeera:

Famine in the Gaza Strip is worsening, and malnutrition-related deaths are increasing.

All children in Gaza are now at risk of malnutrition, which could lead to death.

The Gaza Strip has entered the most critical stage of famine and malnutrition.

AL-JAZEERA (citing a source in the ambulance and emergency services in Gaza):

The child Habiba Ma’rouf was martyred by Israeli drone fire on Al-Nafaq Street in Gaza City, central Gaza Strip.

Five people were martyred and about 30 others wounded—mostly aid seekers—by Israeli army gunfire north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: Five deaths were recorded due to famine and malnutrition in the last 24 hours. The total number of famine and malnutrition-related deaths has risen to 193, including 96 children.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza reported the death of another individual due to malnutrition.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza reported that two young girls died due to malnutrition, a result of the starvation policy imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip.

ISRAELI BROADCASTING AUTHORITY (citing Israeli army officials):

Expanding combat operations in Gaza would endanger the lives of the captives.

The political leadership has no clear answers regarding objectives for the occupation of Gaza.

Recent security meetings discussed the possibility of imposing military rule over Gaza and its implications.

AL-JAZEERA: Sources in Gaza hospitals reported that nine Palestinians were martyred in the Strip by Israeli army fire since dawn on Wednesday.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz commented on the dispute between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, saying that while the chief of staff has the right to express his opinion, the army will follow the decisions of the political leadership.

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike destroyed a UNRWA clinic that was sheltering displaced persons in the Al-Maqousi area, west of Gaza City.

ISRAELI BROADCASTING CORPORATION: Israeli police arrested one protester in central Tel Aviv during a demonstration calling for an end to the war and the release of captives.

ISRAELI MEDIA: According to Channel 12, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned during security consultations that a full occupation of Gaza would endanger Israeli captives, exhaust both reserve and regular forces, and could last for months.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel Hayom reported that Israeli embassy staff in Athens were evacuated due to growing public protests in Greece against Israel.

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