Israel's far-right finance minister wants a tougher plan, Italy warned of a "Vietnam" for Israel's army and thousands of people protested in Tel Aviv, calling for an immediate ceasefire and release of hostages.

Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a major escalation at a time when it is under intense domestic and international pressure to end the conflict.

Israel's military said that at least 106 packages of aid were airdropped Saturday as Italy and Greece joined the multicountry effort for the first time. Footage from Italy's defense ministry showed not only packages being parachuted over Gaza but the dry and devastated landscape below.