16:49⇢Doha Talks Turn "Serious" While Banks Turn Dust
⌨The newspapers report on significant progress in ceasefire negotiations, with both the White House and Hamas describing talks in Doha as "serious and positive" (Al-Quds, Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Palsawa). Meanwhile, Al-Qassam Brigades claims casualties among Israeli forces in Jabalia ambushes (Felesteen News, Sama News, Quds News Network). The World Bank reports destruction of 93% of Gaza's bank branches (Raya Network).