Gaza Aid Sufferings, Truce Crossroads

Palestinian media extensively highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, focusing on new massacres and a rising death toll exceeding 58,000, particularly detailing 20-21 deaths by suffocation or targeting at Rafah aid points. The ongoing destruction of Gaza's buildings, with 70% deemed uninhabitable, and widespread child malnutrition were also central. Concurrently, ceasefire negotiations presented conflicting narratives throughout the day; initial reports cited "significant progress" in Doha, but Hamas later denied receiving new withdrawal maps. By late afternoon, Israeli sources claimed success in military operations and indicated negotiations were at a "crossroads" or near a deal. Additionally, Israeli forces announced a new axis dividing Khan Yunis. Regional reports also covered Israeli airstrikes on Syrian military headquarters, and internal Israeli politics saw more parties withdrawing from Netanyahu's government.