Mounting criticism for Israel, Canada’s increasing food costs, the momentum behind the PWHL’s popularity, and more

Israel faces increasing international pressure over its war against Hamas amid new strikes, and little aid distribution in Gaza. Canada, Britain, and France are threatening action if Israel does not end its military offensive and lift blockades.

Also: The latest economic snapshot for Canada shows the price at the pumps was down, but the cost at the checkout counters keeps going up – with things like beef, and coffee and tea seeing eye-watering increases.

And: The soaring popularity of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, as full-throated fans get set for the championship series between Ottawa and Minnesota.

Plus: President Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system; CBC News is in Iran, speaking with women daring to break the rules by ditching their hijabs; Canada House’s century celebration in the U.K., and more.