⌨Israeli soldiers confessed to Haaretz that they received orders to deliberately shoot Palestinians seeking aid at distribution points, with military commanders making this an official policy. The revelations emerged as Palestinian sources reported 72 deaths within 24 hours, bringing Gaza's toll to 56,331.
Netanyahu's office initially claimed readiness for negotiations with Hamas, but he later denied agreeing to Trump's ceasefire plan. Israeli prosecutors rejected his request to postpone his corruption trial. Trump and Macron both stated that ceasefire negotiations were progressing, with Trump suggesting an agreement could emerge next week.
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopened after 12 days of closure, with 45,000 worshipers attending Friday prayers. Palestinian sources reported drug tablets discovered in American-Israeli flour aid, while Al-Qassam brigades released footage of operations in Khan Younis. Israeli media described the Gaza campaign as illusory, with exhausted forces and unclear objectives.