Hamas claimed resolution of negotiation sticking points in Doha, though Netanyahu's response remained pending. The death toll in Gaza reached 45,885, with hospitals warning of systemic collapse. UAE emerged as a potential post-war administrator, conducting talks with Washington and Israel about temporary governance structures.
Former defense minister Ya'alon explicitly named IDF actions as ethnic cleansing, while Israeli military announced completion of Kfir Brigade operations in northern Gaza. The Palestinian Authority's request for hundreds of millions in funding and ammunition to counter Jenin resistance leaked to press.
Evening brought confirmation of 25 casualties including 7 children in Khan Younis and Jabalia strikes, while Israeli military officials acknowledged ground operations had reached their tactical limits, pushing for diplomatic solutions. The day marked a shift in official Israeli discourse about both military capabilities and strategic objectives.