Overview

• Qatari officials report cautious optimism following cease-fire talks with Israel's intelligence chief, emphasizing that an Israeli ground operation in Rafah could jeopardize negotiations.
• Incoming Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa announces plans for a revitalized Palestinian Authority and an independent trust fund for Gaza's reconstruction, facing opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 31,800 Palestinian deaths in the conflict, with a UN food agency warning of imminent famine in northern Gaza.
• Israeli military conducts a raid on Gaza's largest hospital, claiming to have killed over 50 militants and arrested around 180 suspects.
• The UN human rights chief warns that Israel's restrictions on aid and conduct in Gaza could amount to war crimes, as international efforts to deliver humanitarian aid face challenges.