Reports focused on a surge in prisoner exchange negotiations, with the Mossad chief heading to Doha for what sources called a decisive day. Hamas submitted a list of 34 prisoners while Netanyahu called an urgent security meeting, though his office later denied progress. The Indonesian Hospital ceased operations, continuing the pattern of medical facility closures from previous days.
By afternoon, Al-Qassam and Islamic Jihad announced a joint operation in Beit Lahia, while Brazil's prosecution of an Israeli soldier for war crimes generated coverage about increasing international legal pressure on IDF personnel. Reports emerged of Palestinian Authority security forces maintaining their siege of Jenin camp for the 32nd day.
Evening brought news of a child's death in Askar camp near Nablus, while bombardment continued in Khan Younis with five reported casualties. Biden's advisor joined the Doha talks as mediators awaited Israel's response to the proposed framework.