International Women's Day dominated Palestinian media, with reports highlighting 12,316 women killed in Gaza since October and 21 female prisoners in Israeli detention. Media documented 24 female journalists killed during the conflict, framing Gaza women as "icons of patience amid rubble."
Three Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on eastern Rafah despite the ceasefire, while seven others were wounded in attacks on rubble-clearing operations in northern Gaza. Vegetables in Gaza are being sold by individual pieces due to scarcity.
Ceasefire negotiations gained momentum as Hamas delegates in Cairo reported "positive indicators" for implementing phase two. A new American proposal emerged to release 10 Israeli captives and extend the ceasefire for 60 days. Netanyahu's office announced an Israeli delegation would travel to Doha on Monday to continue talks, shifting negotiations to Qatar.