Building on prior ICC warrants against Netanyahu, the morning began with reports of a quarter of Palestinian prisoners contracting scabies in Israeli detention facilities. By midday, heavy winter rains flooded displacement camps across Gaza, with waves washing away tents along the coast, prompting urgent appeals from Gaza's government media office.
Washington brokered a potential ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, with Netanyahu giving preliminary approval and the cabinet set to meet tomorrow. This development sparked internal criticism from Ben-Gvir and right-wing factions.
The casualty count in Gaza reached 44,235 deaths and 104,638 injuries. UNRWA reported two million displaced persons facing water and medical shortages. The UAE announced arrests in connection with an Israeli rabbi's killing, while the International Criminal Court called for member state cooperation regarding Netanyahu and Gallant's arrest warrants.