Israeli bombardment across Gaza intensified dramatically, killing over 100 Palestinians, including 15 in a mosque and medical clinic in Jabaliya. The death toll since the war began has reached 53,010 according to Palestinian health authorities.

Israel approved the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to begin distributing 300 million meals over 90 days, following US initiative. Hamas revealed it was conducting direct negotiations with the United States regarding prisoner releases, connected to their release of Alexander as a goodwill gesture to Trump two days prior.

A Yemeni missile strike temporarily closed Ben Gurion Airport, continuing the pattern seen on May 9th. Trump proposed transforming Gaza into a "freedom zone" under American supervision while visiting the region.

In the West Bank, five Palestinians were killed in Tamoun after Israeli forces besieged a house. The events coincided with the 77th Nakba anniversary commemorations across Palestine.