Israeli media reported Netanyahu set four conditions for ending the war, promptly rejected by Hamas. Meanwhile, reports emerged of a "sealed envelope confession" from Shin Bet chief that could "overturn the table" on Netanyahu, with Lapid warning of potential political assassinations targeting security officials.
Palestinian sources documented ongoing casualties with 44 killed in 24 hours, bringing the total to 51,201 since October. Al-Qassam Brigades released video of captive Elkana Bohbot while setting ambushes for Israeli forces in Beit Hanoun and Al-Tuffah neighborhood.
Qatar expressed frustration over stalled negotiations while reaffirming commitment to reviving the deal. The father of American-Israeli captive Alexander Eidan called for direct Washington-Hamas talks, following previous days' reports of lost contact with his captors.
Israeli forces killed Palestinian prisoner Nasser Radaydeh from Bethlehem in detention, while the World Food Programme warned Gaza residents "don't know where their next meal will come from."