Trump's two-week Iran deadline from the previous day prompted immediate escalation as Iranian forces launched their 17th missile wave, striking Beersheba's cybersecurity infrastructure and train station with 36-37 casualties reported by morning. Palestinian media documented precision targeting of "Building 4," described as Israel's cyber system headquarters.
Iranian missiles expanded their reach by afternoon, hitting Haifa, Gush Dan, and government complexes in Jerusalem with 21 additional casualties. Sources reported the new "Fattah 2" system can reach Tel Aviv within five minutes, while Washington indicated Israel faces interceptor missile depletion.
Gaza entered day 623 with 80 Palestinians killed in strikes near aid distribution centers, continuing the established pattern of targeting civilians seeking assistance. Resistance forces released footage of operations in Khan Younis, while Israeli forces seized 15 homes in Hebron for military use.
European negotiations with Iran began in Geneva as five US destroyers deployed to protect Israeli territory.