Israeli forces launched operation "Gideon's Chariots" across Gaza with five military divisions, targeting displaced people's tents in Khan Younis, reportedly killing 59 Palestinians overnight and 97 by morning. Reports described people "burned in their tents."

The Indonesian Hospital and all northern Gaza hospitals were taken out of service as Israeli forces besieged medical facilities. The death toll since October 2023 reached 53,339 with over 121,034 injured.

In Doha, negotiations continued with Netanyahu's office stating they were "exhausting all possibilities" to reach an agreement, discussing both Wennesland's proposal and a comprehensive war-ending plan.

By evening, Netanyahu approved immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza after 78 days of restrictions, responding to American pressure. Gaza's private sector announced its refusal to work with the American company designated to distribute aid.