Israel abruptly ended its 58-day ceasefire with Gaza, launching Operation "Oz VeHerev" (Strength and Sword) with massive overnight airstrikes. The IDF struck 80 targets in 10 minutes, with Palestinian sources reporting over 400 casualties.
By morning, Netanyahu declared negotiations would continue only "under fire," claiming Hamas repeatedly rejected hostage release proposals. The military issued evacuation orders for northern and southern Gaza areas as Israel intensified operations.
Released hostages Keith Siegel and others warned that captives faced brutal treatment after previous ceasefire collapses, describing "barbaric acts" by captors.
By afternoon, Yemen's Houthis launched a ballistic missile toward Beer Sheva, intercepted by Israel's Arrow defense system.
Evening brought reports that Netanyahu had approved Ben Gvir's return to government despite the Attorney General's objections. Thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's attempt to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, continuing the constitutional crisis that erupted the previous day.