Italian media focused intensely on the Gaza conflict, reporting an expansion of Israeli ground operations into central Gaza and continued high civilian casualties, particularly among those awaiting food aid. Pope Francis repeatedly called for an end to the "barbarity." Domestically, the Milan urban planning inquiry deepened, placing Mayor Sala under investigation and prompting political discussions regarding his leadership. By late afternoon, the plight of Italian citizens detained in Florida emerged as a new significant humanitarian concern, with urgent pleas for help from severe conditions. Separately, a West Nile virus death and new cases were reported. Geopolitically, Russia's alleged involvement in EU politics and planned drone attacks on Kyiv also featured.