Day Release Turned to Waiting Game

The morning centered on Hamas delivering six Israeli prisoners to the Red Cross in Rafah and Al-Nuseirat, including Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham, completing the first phase of exchanges. The operation included a psychological warfare element, with Hamas showing two captives the release of their companions.

By afternoon, Netanyahu's security consultations delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, prompting Hamas to warn of "serious violations" of the agreement. The International Organization for Migration confirmed 90% of Gaza homes destroyed, while British medical experts warned of potential quadrupling of death toll from long-term war impacts.

Evening reports focused on Ben-Gvir's calls for renewed warfare as Gaza's death toll reached 48,329. In the West Bank, settlers reportedly stole 800 sheep from Deir Dibwan while marking buildings in Ramallah with threatening messages.