Cairo negotiations intensified with Hamas showing flexibility on previous conditions, while Israeli officials signaled progress toward a potential agreement. UNRWA suspended aid delivery through Karem Abu Salem crossing, citing systematic looting of trucks, as food prices reportedly rose 1000% across Gaza.
Former defense minister Ya'alon reiterated accusations of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, while Ben-Gvir's order to confiscate mosque loudspeakers sparked religious tension warnings from Hamas. The death of two Gaza prisoners in Ofer prison and the killing of Quds Network journalist Maysara Salah marked the morning reports.
By evening, Al-Qassam Brigades released footage of operations in Rafah, while Egyptian sources indicated talks could lead to a 60-day truce. Health ministry reported 47 deaths in six separate attacks, while total casualties reached 44,429 deaths and 105,250 injuries.