A pre-dawn attack at Tayasir checkpoint dominated coverage, with initial reports of eight wounded soldiers evolving by mid-morning to confirmation of two fatalities. The operation's details emerged throughout the day, describing a night infiltration culminating in an attack at first light.
Hamas announced the start of second-phase negotiations, while Netanyahu moved to exclude Shin Bet chief from future talks. Palestinian media reported 15 released prisoners arriving in Turkey under deportation agreements, with Qatar, Malaysia, and Pakistan agreeing to accept others.
Evening coverage centered on displacement plans, with Israeli media revealing government approval for Gaza evacuation schemes. Trump's statements supporting population transfer received responses from regional leaders, including Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal's rejection. Civil defense teams reported recovering 19 bodies in western Gaza.