Dawn strikes in Khan Younis targeted aid security vehicles, while reports emerged of Israel considering aid reduction in anticipation of Trump's potential return. By mid-morning, 59 Palestinians were reported killed in the previous 24 hours, with Israeli forces claiming complete destruction of a northern Gaza neighborhood.
Al-Qassam Brigades released new video footage of Israeli prisoner Liri Albag, generating domestic pressure on Netanyahu's government. The timing coincided with reports of "sufficient authorization" granted to Israeli negotiators in Doha, though Blinken cited two major obstacles remaining.
Evening brought news of Indonesian Hospital's shutdown, continuing the pattern of medical facility closures from previous days. The US approved an $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, while reports indicated 184 Palestinians killed in 94 strikes over the previous 72 hours. Yemen launched a missile toward Israel, maintaining regional escalation patterns.