The Israeli assassination of journalist Hasan Eslih inside Nasser Medical Complex dominated early coverage, described as a "double crime reflecting Zionist sadism." Palestinian health officials reported 46 martyrs in the previous 24 hours, bringing Gaza's total death toll to 52,908.

By midday, Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia for his first regional tour since taking office, as Israeli and American negotiators headed to Doha to resume ceasefire talks. This followed Alexander's release, which Hamas described as "the fruit of serious communication with the Trump administration."

In the afternoon, intense Israeli airstrikes targeted the European Hospital in Khan Younis, killing 28 Palestinians. Israeli media claimed the operation aimed to assassinate Mohammed Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, using tactics similar to those employed against Nasrallah.

Resistance groups responded with rocket barrages toward southern Israel, while Yemen's Houthis claimed a successful hypersonic missile strike against Ben Gurion Airport, temporarily disrupting flights.