Israeli forces entered Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza without prior warning, according to WHO confirmation, marking the fall of the last functioning medical facility in the region. The action generated extensive coverage throughout the day as casualty numbers evolved.
Finance Minister Smotrich announced plans to close the Civil Administration and seize 24,000 dunams in the West Bank, which Lapid later exposed as political maneuvering. Egyptian mediation efforts intensified with Israel's delegation expected in Cairo, while Hamas signaled flexibility in negotiations.
By evening, attention shifted to the Nusseirat refugee camp massacre, with casualty counts rising from initial reports of 7 to final estimates of 20. The day concluded with emerging concerns over Syrian stability, as Israel reinforced positions in the Golan Heights. Total daily casualties reached 63, while WHO reported 12,000 patients requiring medical evacuation from Gaza.