The second day of Eid al-Fitr witnessed continued Israeli military operations across Gaza, with newspapers reporting 80 Palestinians killed in 48 hours. Medical sources provided disturbing details about the 14 paramedics found executed in Rafah, describing bodies as "bound and buried in a deep pit," prompting calls for international investigation.
By mid-morning, Israel issued evacuation orders for all Rafah residents, causing mass displacement. Hamas described this as a "dangerous escalation" while maintaining its position on the January 19 agreement.
Al-Qassam Brigades claimed detonating an Israeli tank in eastern Khan Younis, while Israel appointed a new Shin Bet chief.
A humanitarian crisis intensified with all Gaza bakeries closing due to flour shortages. By evening, Israeli media revealed details of Netanyahu's counterproposal to Hamas, while two Netanyahu advisors were arrested in the "Qatar Gate" case. Smotrich resigned from the government, reportedly due to tensions with Ben Gvir.