Morning reports focused on multiple strikes on schools housing displaced Palestinians, with death toll at Khalil Oweida school reaching 43. Israeli sources indicated unprecedented progress in prisoner exchange talks, with both Netanyahu and Hamas suggesting proximity to a phased deal.
By afternoon, Yemen entered the conflict directly, launching ballistic missiles toward central occupied Palestine, leading to five Israeli casualties in Tel Aviv. Israel intercepted the missiles and promised "heavy price" retaliation. This development coincided with Trump's statement about working toward ending the war.
Evening brought reports of an Israeli delegation heading to Doha for negotiations, while internal coalition tensions surfaced as Ben-Gvir voted against the 2025 budget. PA operations in Jenin continued despite growing protests, with reports of a child being shot during confrontations.