The Lebanon-Israel ceasefire took effect at 4 AM, marking a shift in regional dynamics. Media attention focused on Hamas's response, suggesting readiness for similar arrangements in Gaza while emphasizing different conditions.
By midmorning, reports emerged of 1,410 Palestinian families being completely erased from civil registries, alongside documentation of 190 journalists killed. The UN reported 41 blocked attempts to reach northern Gaza's trapped populations.
Abbas issued a constitutional declaration naming his successor, while Egyptian-Qatari mediators prepared for new Gaza negotiations. The Washington Post reported internal Israeli government movements toward reviving Hamas talks.
Evening coverage shifted to humanitarian conditions, with all central Gaza bakeries closing and displaced populations lacking winter clothing. Reports indicated severe food shortages affecting two million people in southern Gaza, while civil defense announced operating with single rescue vehicle in Gaza City.