The morning began with reports of settler attacks in the West Bank amid the Gaza ceasefire's third day. By noon, Israeli forces launched "Operation Iron Wall" in Jenin, resulting in 9 Palestinian casualties and 35 injuries. The Palestinian Authority withdrew its forces beforehand, having received prior notification.
The Israeli Army Chief of Staff's resignation emerged mid-afternoon, alongside news of Qatar scheduling discussions for the second phase of the Gaza agreement. Civil defense teams continued recovering bodies in Gaza, with reports indicating 92% of homes damaged. Evening brought a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv resulting in three Israeli injuries and the attacker's death.
Throughout the day, discussions continued regarding displaced residents' return to northern Gaza, while Palestinian-European talks focused on reopening the Rafah crossing under Palestinian Authority supervision.