Morning reports focused on fatalities in Rafah targeting returning refugees, while documents surfaced regarding Hamas-Fatah negotiations for Gaza's civil administration. Washington engaged with regional powers on prisoner exchange prospects.
By midday, Israeli forces sieged Tubas hospital, detaining medical staff and pursuing wounded individuals, marking a shift in military operations to the West Bank. The Gaza Health Ministry updated casualties to 44,502 deaths and 105,454 injuries. FAO warned of catastrophic famine across Gaza.
Evening developments centered on Netanyahu's declaration that the Lebanon ceasefire would be enforced "with an iron fist" while Israeli analysts warned of an impending fourth Lebanon war. Al-Qassam Brigades released new operation footage from Rafah, while Washington Post published documented evidence of IDF violations. The day concluded with UN General Assembly adopting two Palestine-related resolutions.