Overview
- Israel said it conducted targeted raids after alleged Hamas violations, claiming dozens of militants killed, while local and humanitarian sources reported more than 100 Palestinian civilian deaths in the overnight strikes.
- Defense minister Israel Katz ordered a halt to International Committee of the Red Cross prison visits for inmates classified as terrorists, citing security assessments by the Shin Bet.
- The Red Cross transferred to Israeli authorities two additional bodies attributed to hostages provided by Hamas, with identification underway at Tel Aviv’s Abu Kabir institute and reports indicating 11 deceased hostages’ remains may still be in Gaza.
- Qatar’s prime minister acknowledged a Palestinian-side breach of the truce, pressed Hamas toward disarmament, and criticized Israel over alleged prisoner abuse, as the UN condemned the civilian toll and the U.S. urged only limited, proportionate responses.
- Netanyahu met U.S. CENTCOM officials to monitor the truce and aid flows, and Axios reported U.S.-backed ideas under discussion that include an international security force for Gaza and safe passage offers to Hamas fighters, proposals not yet finalized.