Palestinians observed Eid al-Fitr amid continued Israeli military operations across Gaza, with headlines reporting at least 30 killed on the first day of the holiday. Reports described "white shrouds replacing Eid clothes" for children killed in airstrikes.
By mid-morning, Hamas had called for increased Arab and Islamic support while Netanyahu announced plans to intensify pressure on Gaza while implementing Trump's "voluntary migration" plan.
The most significant development came in the afternoon with the recovery of bodies of 13-15 emergency personnel who had been missing in Rafah for eight days. Health officials reported finding them "handcuffed and buried together in a deep pit," describing it as a "war crime" and execution-style killing.
Meanwhile, negotiations remained deadlocked, with Hamas having accepted a mediator proposal while Netanyahu submitted a counter-proposal. The Israeli cabinet reportedly decided on escalation while obstructing negotiations.