The morning began with continued negotiations coverage around Hamas's list of 34 hostages, though reports indicated lack of Israeli response regarding withdrawal. Eight children died from cold in Gaza displacement camps, continuing the pattern from previous days. By mid-morning, attention shifted to a shooting near Qalqilya that killed three Israelis and wounded several others.
The Mossad chief's planned visit to Doha was postponed, while Blinken expressed hope for a ceasefire within two weeks. Reports emerged of economic collapse in Gaza, with 28% GDP contraction and 51% unemployment. Evening brought news of Israeli military measures in response to the Qalqilya operation, while the Lebanese army began deploying in Naqoura following Israeli withdrawal.
The World Food Programme condemned attacks on its aid convoy in Gaza, while negotiations continued without breakthrough.