Reports of new weapons causing body vaporization in northern Gaza emerged early morning, coinciding with mass casualties in Beit Lahia where 120 deaths were documented. The World Food Programme reported a 1000% increase in food prices, while announcing the suspension of its operations following an attack that killed its staff members.
By afternoon, Hamas released video footage of Israeli-American prisoner Aiden Alexander addressing Trump and Netanyahu, while former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon's admission of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza gained significant coverage. Cairo talks commenced with delegations from Hamas and Fatah, with Egyptian sources suggesting a breakthrough next week.
Evening reports documented a major strike on Tel Al-Zaatar residential building killing 40 people, while civil defense services announced complete collapse in northern Gaza after 39 days without operation.