Trump's unexpected proposal for US control over Gaza dominated morning coverage, generating immediate responses from regional players. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its position linking normalization with Israel to Palestinian statehood, while Jordan declared readiness to confront any forced displacement attempts.
By midday, Palestinian leadership universally rejected the proposal, with Hamas calling it "ethnic cleansing." Over 160 NGOs simultaneously called on the EU to ban trade with Israeli settlements. The Wall Street Journal revealed details about the formation of Trump's plan, which reportedly surprised even his advisers.
Evening coverage focused on humanitarian conditions in Gaza despite the ceasefire, with reports of fuel hoarding by UN agencies while hospitals face critical shortages. Military operations continued in the West Bank, particularly in Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarem, with reports of aerial bombardment and house demolitions.