Morning reports documented the rising famine deaths in Gaza, with a child's death raising the hunger-related death toll to 54, later updated to 57. Gaza's health authorities warned of "mass deaths" with 75% of essential medicines depleted. The Kuwait Hospital in Rafah announced medical supplies would last only one week.

By midday, tribal leaders in Gaza issued an appeal describing "complete famine" and urging international intervention. Reports indicated Gaza residents were burning toxic waste to survive.

Military developments intensified with Israel calling up 60,000 reserve soldiers while preparing to expand operations in Rafah. Two Israeli soldiers were killed and four wounded in a Rafah ambush. Meanwhile, families of Israeli hostages demanded Netanyahu's removal, claiming military escalation endangers captives.

In political developments, Azzam Al-Ahmad was appointed PLO Executive Committee Secretary, replacing Hussein Al-Sheikh. The evening ended with sharp exchanges between Qatar and Netanyahu's office over Gaza statements.