The day's significant developments revolved around renewed US-led efforts for a comprehensive hostage deal. Reports in the morning detailed President Trump's envoy conveying a proposal to Hamas, which Prime Minister Netanyahu's office later seriously considered. By evening, Trump issued a "final warning" to Hamas to accept the terms, which included the immediate release of all hostages and bodies on day one in exchange for Palestinian detainees. Hamas subsequently responded, indicating readiness to negotiate but adhering to its own conditions. Concurrently, a Houthi drone struck Ramon Airport in the late afternoon, causing minor injuries and prompting an airspace closure. A subsequent IDF investigation revealed the drone was identified but not classified as hostile, leading to a critical failure in alarm systems. Intense IDF operations in Gaza City also continued, targeting high-rise buildings and destroying extensive tunnel networks.
