Israeli bombardment concentrated on Khan Younis, with 10 reported killed and a later strike on Al-Mawasi killing one and wounding nine, including children. Israel said it had killed Qassam's Khan Younis brigade commander Muhammad al-Yazouri; Qassam later mourned him, while Al-Quds Brigades mourned three fighters. Haaretz was cited for 40 completed army positions, a plan to control 70% of Gaza, and expanded operations without US pressure, alongside reports on an AI-assisted targeting system.
In the West Bank, the army held a surprise drill with arrest raids, the UN warned of continued displacement, and outlets reported settler farms seizing over 1.1 million dunams in Area C. Some 70,000 performed Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa under restrictions.
Editors also tracked Israeli detonations at Ali al-Taher in south Lebanon and Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb with a strike on a Saudi oil pipeline.