Morning reports focused on a massacre in Jabalia's residential area, with 33 casualties from a single strike. By midday, the Israeli military announced the creation of the "Mefalsim axis," effectively splitting northern Gaza and isolating Jabalia. The death toll reached 43,603.
UNRWA's commissioner warned of imminent famine in northern Gaza, while Kamal Adwan Hospital's director issued urgent appeals for basic supplies. Qatar denied reports about withdrawing from mediation efforts, while Netanyahu revealed having three conversations with Trump about potential partial deals.
Evening coverage shifted to Lebanon, with reports of 23 casualties in the Jbeil district. Israeli media reported progress in negotiations for a temporary ceasefire with Lebanon, potentially separate from the Gaza front. Haaretz published an investigation alleging systematic looting of aid trucks in southern Gaza, with claimed military complicity.