Israel expanded its military offensive across Gaza with operation "Gideon's Chariots," causing dozens of casualties and displacing 300,000 people within two days. Health authorities reported 153 martyrs and 459 injuries in the previous 24 hours.

Morning reports revealed renewed negotiations in Doha between Hamas and Israel with "no preconditions." By afternoon, talks had gained "positive momentum" with "more serious American guarantees" and proposals for a partial ceasefire including release of 10 prisoners.

At the Baghdad Arab Summit, President Abbas called for Hamas to surrender weapons to the Palestinian Authority while Iraq pledged $40 million for Gaza reconstruction. Humanitarian organizations warned of imminent famine and healthcare collapse, as the UN announced a ready aid delivery plan.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued operations in the West Bank, killing at least one Palestinian in Bruqin amid settler attacks on agricultural lands and confrontations in several towns.