Morning reports focused on escalating casualties from aid distribution sites, with Euro-Med documenting over 600 Palestinians killed and wounded at such locations within one week. The pattern established in previous days intensified as Israeli forces prevented civilians from reaching aid centers while conducting bombardments.
Diplomatic developments dominated the afternoon as Hamas reformulated its response to ceasefire proposals, with American officials reportedly expecting a breakthrough by Eid al-Adha. The UN Security Council voted on a Gaza ceasefire resolution, but the United States exercised its veto power, blocking the measure despite support from other members.
Israeli domestic politics reached crisis levels over military conscription laws, with Finance Minister Smotrich warning that approaching elections could mean either stopping or losing the war. The Shas party decided to support dissolving the Knesset.
Violence escalated in the West Bank as settlers attacked Deir Dibwan village east of Ramallah, injuring ten people and burning homes. An elderly Palestinian detainee from Gaza died in Israeli custody.