⌨Israeli forces targeted multiple schools housing displaced Palestinians in Beit Hanoun and Khan Younis, with reported casualties reaching 15 in the morning attack and 20 in the evening strike. These operations coincided with Netanyahu's first discussions of post-war scenarios and increased control over media coverage of prisoner exchange negotiations.
Washington requested Israel to provide military equipment to Palestinian Authority security forces, while the PA continued operations in Jenin, triggering protests across West Bank cities. The total Gaza death toll reached 44,976, with 46 deaths in the previous 24 hours.
Journalist Ahmad Al-Louh was killed in Al-Nuseirat, continuing the pattern of media personnel casualties. By evening, Blinken, speaking from Aqaba, pressured Hamas to accept a deal, while Israeli sources indicated the coming week would be decisive for negotiations.
The Israeli military announced plans to deploy automated weapons systems in the West Bank, after similar systems reportedly failed in Gaza.