The death of a Gaza child from hunger marked a grim milestone in the war's 595th day, as newspapers reported 90% of Gaza's bakeries inoperable amid what sources termed "systematic starvation."
Morning reports documented 79 martyrs and 211 injuries over 24 hours, with the total death toll reaching 53,901. By afternoon, sources reported 45-52 new casualties across Gaza. The Dardona family was "erased from civil records" under rubble in Jabalia, while Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar reportedly received the bodies of her nine children while working.
Reports indicated 23 trucks of Emirati aid were stolen, with accusations against Israeli forces. UNICEF stated Gaza's crisis "cannot be fixed with aid alone," as the American aid distribution mechanism faced delays and skepticism.
Despite Netanyahu's reported obstruction, Israeli security agencies reportedly reached consensus on a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas. Former Shalit deal negotiator claimed Netanyahu deliberately sabotages negotiations.