Morning reports focused on an Israeli drone attack against a Freedom Flotilla ship attempting to break the Gaza blockade near Malta. Distress calls reported "we are sinking" after being targeted, with Hamas condemning the attack as "piracy." A Maltese newspaper later revealed the Israeli aircraft had circled over Malta for hours before striking.

Israel bombed areas near the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus, with Netanyahu framing it as a warning message. Yemen fired two missiles toward Israel, striking an air base east of Haifa.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza continued deteriorating, with the Red Cross warning aid response was "on the brink of total collapse." Reports indicated 43 Palestinians killed by afternoon, including civilians at mourning houses, food distribution points, and displaced people's tents.

By evening, Netanyahu held security meetings as Israel prepared to expand military operations in Gaza, with plans to occupy and isolate new areas.