Day Cold Claimed Six Children

Morning reports focused on three infant deaths from severe cold in Gaza's camps, with the number rising to six by afternoon. The deaths prompted Hamas to appeal to mediators for humanitarian protocol implementation. Netanyahu maintained his position on extending phase one of negotiations without discussing war termination, while expressing support for Trump's Gaza resident relocation plan.

Israeli forces continued operations in West Bank camps, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem, where reports indicated the destruction of 40 buildings containing 100 apartments and 300 shops. By evening, a preliminary agreement emerged regarding the transfer of four Israeli bodies before Thursday, potentially resolving the seventh batch release crisis that began on February 23.

Israeli media acknowledged Hamas's sustained military capacity, while Bloomberg reported Israel's intention to maintain its position at the Egyptian border. Lapid proposed Egyptian management of Gaza for 15 years in exchange for debt relief.