Morning reports indicated final-stage prisoner exchange negotiations in Cairo, with Trump suggesting an agreement by week's end. Qatar delivered draft proposals to both parties while Ben-Gvir threatened government withdrawal to prevent deal approval. By noon, casualties in Gaza reached 46,645, as bombing continued in Gaza City.
Afternoon brought Islamic Jihad delegation to Doha, while Netanyahu held emergency consultations with security officials. Blinken presented post-war Gaza plans, emphasizing Palestinian Authority control following reforms. Evening developments centered on Netanyahu's statement dismissing deal reports as "speculation," contradicting earlier optimism from Qatar and Hamas.
Night concluded with Israeli airstrikes on Jenin refugee camp killing six Palestinians, while separate strikes in Deir al-Balah and Rafah resulted in eighteen casualties, suggesting continued military operations despite negotiation progress.