Netanyahu ordered a temporary halt to aid deliveries into Gaza, with Ben-Gvir stating this brings Israel closer to victory. The decision followed Gaza clans successfully organizing aid distribution independently, which Israeli sources described as concerning. Palestinian media reported 103 deaths and 219 injuries in a single day, including a massacre at Deir al-Balah market that killed 18 people, 17 of whom were aid security personnel.
Multiple Israeli ministers acknowledged their Gaza operations had failed to achieve results and called for ending the war. Iranian leader Khamenei declared victory over Israel, while Trump reportedly pressured Netanyahu to conclude the conflict within two weeks. Reports emerged of American-Israeli understandings for a comprehensive plan covering Gaza and the West Bank.
The WHO announced its first medical shipment reached Gaza since March, described as a drop in the ocean. Palestinian resistance continued operations in Jabalia, with Qassam Brigades reporting destruction of Israeli armor. Three police officers were killed while pursuing thieves in Khan Younis.