Lt. Gen. Zamir emphasized the importance of enhancing troop readiness and reservist mobilization while allowing forces a brief respite ahead of upcoming missions. The approved plan aligns with directives from the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet.

Authorities issued an evacuation order for residents of a town of about 7,700 people near Patras.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin ordered the locks changed at the Tel Aviv office, escalating tensions with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, whose staff was barred from entry. Amit Becher, head of the Israel Bar Association, said, “Yariv Levin is a grave threat to Israel’s existence. He’s not just locking out the attorney general – he’s locking out the rule of law.

Unlike prior reports, the IPC’s July analysis introduced mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as a metric, not previously used for famine declarations. It also reduced the malnutrition threshold for children from 30% to 15%.

Extreme heat levels threaten most regions all day, with severe wildfire risks, particularly in high-risk areas.