Morning reports focused on the new underground "Rakevet" wing for Gaza detainees, while military orders restricted media coverage of soldier identities due to international prosecution concerns. The death toll reached 46,006, with 74 children killed in 2025's first week.
By afternoon, negotiations gained momentum with Hamas officials suggesting proximity to an agreement, contingent on Netanyahu's response. An elderly woman's death during clashes at Jenin's civil court complicated the Palestinian Authority's 36-day operation there.
Evening brought reports of critical hospital fuel shortages threatening thousands of wounded, while Yemen launched drone strikes toward Israeli territories. The Shin Bet chief called for expanded West Bank operations, citing October 7 concerns, as US House approved sanctions against the International Criminal Court.