Morning headlines centered on Al-Quds Brigades and Hamas announcing the release of 3 Israeli prisoners for Saturday's exchange, which evolved into confirmation of 369 Palestinian prisoners to be freed - the largest batch yet. The White House clarified Jordan's rejection of Trump's displacement plan, while European-Arab coordination emerged to counter it. Saudi Arabia assumed leadership of Arab efforts to develop an alternative Gaza proposal.
By afternoon, Gaza's government media office denied entry of caravans and heavy equipment through Rafah, contradicting earlier expectations. Jerusalem's churches issued urgent appeal against forced displacement plans. Evening brought news of negotiations for the second phase between Netanyahu, Trump's envoy, and Egypt, while Trump promised a "hardline" Gaza position for tomorrow. Military operations continued in Tulkarem and Jenin, with reports of four Palestinian casualties.