โจThe morning began with identification of hostage Hamza al-Ziadna's body in Rafah, found alongside his father's remains, both taken alive on October 7. Their funeral in Rahat occurred amid growing pressure for a comprehensive hostage deal, with Biden noting progress while identifying Hamas as the main obstacle.
By noon, Israel joined US-UK forces in striking Houthi targets across Yemen, deploying over 20 aircraft in daylight operations targeting underground facilities near Sanaa, Hodeidah, and Ras Issa. The strikes coincided with Houthi mass protests.
Evening brought two significant developments: Qatar delivered a positive message from Hamas regarding hostage negotiations, and IDF Deputy Chief Amir Baram announced his resignation, citing limited ability to contribute as war intensity decreases - a move widely interpreted as positioning for future chief of staff role.
