Israel launched Operation "Gideon's Chariots" in Gaza after heavy overnight bombardment reportedly killed over 100 Palestinians. The IDF confirmed seizing strategic areas as part of this expanded offensive, which comes after the assassination attempt on Mohammed Sinwar and stalled hostage negotiations.
In a parallel escalation, Israel conducted daytime airstrikes on Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen, deploying 15 aircraft that dropped 35 bombs on Hodeidah and Al-Salif. Netanyahu promised "more to come," while Foreign Minister Katz threatened to target Houthi leadership.
Meanwhile, freed hostage Idan Alexander provided a sign of life from Matan Tzangauker. Trump, completing his Middle East tour, expressed skepticism about Netanyahu's ability to secure a hostage deal and revealed the US presented Iran with a new nuclear proposal. NBC News reported the Trump administration is developing plans to relocate one million Gazans to Libya.
The day ended with a stabbing attack against a police officer in Jerusalem's Old City.