Kamal Adwan Hospital faced intensifying pressure as Israeli forces demanded its evacuation, with reports of attacks on surrounding buildings killing three people. Medical staff reported inability to bury bodies while under siege.
In northern Gaza, Al-Qassam Brigades claimed new tactical operations against Israeli forces in Jabalia, where Israeli sources acknowledged 70% of buildings had been destroyed. The death toll since October 7 reached 45,259, with 37 casualties reported on this day alone.
Prisoner exchange negotiations showed movement, with American sources suggesting a possible deal next week, though Netanyahu faced accusations from Gantz of deliberately stalling talks. The PA's security operation in Jenin continued, with reports of 237 arrests of resistance members who refused to participate in the campaign.
By evening, a suicide operation was reported in Beit Hanoun, marking continued tactical shifts in resistance methods.