⌨Yemen's successful ballistic missile strike on Tel Aviv, penetrating Iron Dome defenses, marked a significant shift in regional dynamics. Israeli sources acknowledged system failures against Yemeni missiles, with casualty counts varying between 16 and 37.
In Gaza, Al-Qassam Brigades executed a complex operation in Jabalia, killing five Israeli soldiers through close-quarter combat and knife attacks, continuing their tactical shift from previous days. The humanitarian situation deteriorated further, with Action Aid reporting widespread starvation and bodies left unrecovered in northern areas.
By afternoon, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Popular Front leadership met in Cairo, suggesting a ceasefire agreement could materialize before year's end. Israeli forces intensified attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital, ordering its evacuation by evening, while reports emerged of potential prisoner deportation deals including high-profile detainee Marwan Barghouti.