Morning reports focused on new casualties in northern Gaza, with 17 killed in Beit Lahia strikes. Health authorities reported the total death toll approaching 44,000. Hamas denied Israeli claims about its leadership relocating from Qatar to Turkey.
The afternoon saw significant internal security operations in Gaza, with local authorities conducting a major crackdown on aid theft networks. UNRWA reported the loss of 98 aid trucks to looters. The operation resulted in over 20 casualties among alleged thieves, marking an unprecedented internal security action during the conflict.
Evening developments centered on Hezbollah's strike on Tel Aviv, causing five injuries and temporary closure of Ben Gurion Airport. Netanyahu claimed rejection of U.S. pressure regarding Rafah operations, while reports emerged of Shin Bet chief's secret visit to Turkey for prisoner exchange negotiations.