UN committees warned of "another Nakba" as Gaza's death toll reached 52,810 with 23 martyrs reported in the past 24 hours. Reports emerged that Trump is considering recognizing a Palestinian state without Hamas during his upcoming Saudi Arabia visit, with various sources discussing the implications for regional diplomacy.

The Gaza humanitarian crisis intensified with 85% of water infrastructure severely damaged. EU foreign policy chief Borrell acknowledged that half of bombs falling on Gaza were supplied by Europe, while UNICEF warned new aid distribution plans would worsen suffering.

By midday, Israeli forces reported nine soldiers injured in a resistance ambush in eastern Gaza. In the afternoon, Al-Qassam Brigades released a video showing two captured Israeli prisoners, with one appearing wounded and referencing "Sarah Netanyahu" regarding the number of living captives. Israeli sources later indicated prisoner exchange negotiations were intensifying with "decisive days ahead" coinciding with Trump's visit.