The seventh prisoner exchange batch proceeded after days of deadlock, with Hamas delivering four Israeli bodies while Israel released 642 Palestinian prisoners, including 46 children and two women. The exchange marked the completion of phase one, though negotiations continued in Cairo regarding extension possibilities.
By afternoon, a vehicle ramming attack near Hadera resulted in multiple casualties, while the Israeli army published its October 7 investigation findings, acknowledging comprehensive intelligence and operational failures. The report detailed Hamas's rapid takeover of the Gaza Division.
Evening coverage centered on Cairo talks, with Israeli and Qatari delegations arriving to discuss phase extension without committing to phase two. Euro-Med Monitor published documentation of prisoner torture cases, while UNRWA reported delivering aid to over 2 million Gaza residents during the ceasefire.