UN experts formally accused Israel of genocide in Gaza through destruction of reproductive health services, with bodies of 48 martyrs, including unidentified individuals, transferred from inside Al-Shifa Hospital walls. The humanitarian crisis deepened as Gaza's border crossings remained closed for the 13th consecutive day, causing bakery shutdowns, transportation paralysis, and rapid depletion of aid supplies.
Trump envoy Amos Hochstein presented a new ceasefire proposal reportedly including a 50-day extension, with Israel responding positively. Hamas welcomed Trump's retraction of Gaza displacement statements while warning that Israeli claims about an imminent deal aimed to sidestep previous agreements.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad leadership met in Doha to discuss the new proposal, as Israeli officer testimonies emerged about using Palestinians as human shields "six times daily" in Gaza operations, prompting rights groups to call for accountability.