The morning began with Hamas releasing three Israeli captives near Sinwar's house in Gaza, including soldier Agam Berger, as part of the third phase of prisoner exchanges. Israel initially delayed the reciprocal release of 110 Palestinian prisoners, including Zakaria Zubeidi, before allowing it to proceed in the afternoon.
UNRWA staff began evacuating Jerusalem offices as Israel's ban took effect. Trump's envoy estimated Gaza reconstruction could take 15 years, declaring the territory uninhabitable.
By evening, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida announced the death of Mohammed al-Deif, Al-Qassam Brigades' chief of staff, along with his deputy Marwan Issa and other military leaders. The announcement came after three decades of Deif avoiding assassination attempts. In Jenin, the resistance claimed killing an Israeli soldier in an ambush, while Israel continued operations in Tulkarem for the tenth consecutive day.