Israeli tanks and troops in action in the assault on Gaza City . " Everything is burning here ," local sources report. IDF troops continued shelling the city and other parts of the Strip throughout the night , wounding or killing several people.

"We have begun the intensive operation: it is a crucial phase," Netanyahu announced . He clarified at a press conference: "Anyone who condemns us is a hypocrite." "We want to take control of the city because if Gaza City falls, Hamas will fall," Defense Minister Israel Katz made clear.

And while thousands of Israelis protested yesterday evening in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, with fears growing for the fate of the hostages after the IDF launched the operation to conquer Gaza City, yesterday over 100 people died in the Strip,

Trump remains silent, while the EU condemns and announces sanctions against Israel. The independent UN commission of inquiry declares that "genocide" is taking place in Gaza.

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EU Commission suspends bilateral support to Israel

"We are suspending bilateral support to the Israeli government. This is an important signal, confirming our policy of promoting peace. Specifically, €14 million in funds have already been allocated for the 2020-2024 period. Of this amount, €4.3 million have been contracted, while €9.4 million remain uncontracted. Until further notice, we will not proceed with the joint identification of new actions or the signing of contracts." EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica announced this, emphasizing that in this case, the EU executive was able to make an "independent" decision.

UN Commission President: "We have evidence of genocide."

To accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, "we gathered evidence. Our commission conducted its own investigation," a process that has lasted two years. "We verified all the facts using United Nations resources: satellite imagery, digital evidence. We interviewed witnesses, doctors, for example." This was explained by Navi Pillay, the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who now chairs the United Nations International Commission of Inquiry responsible for the report against the Jewish state.