Overview

• New imagery and field reports show whole Gaza City neighborhoods leveled and roughly 20 high‑rise residential towers demolished in recent weeks, as the IDF says it targets Hamas infrastructure and the UN warns of potential forcible population transfer.
• Israeli media report that Hamas has repaired sections of tunnels in Gaza City and that the IDF halted some subterranean strikes in recent days over concerns hostages may be held underground.
• A proposal attributed to Tony Blair envisions an internationally backed interim authority and security presence in Gaza with a phased handover to a reformed Palestinian Authority, drawing sharp Palestinian criticism over the absence of a clear Israeli withdrawal.
• Cross‑front friction is intensifying as Israel intercepts drones and a missile launched from Yemen, a drone damages property in Eilat, the Houthis claim strikes on multiple Israeli cities, and Israel’s defense minister issues direct threats toward Houthi leadership.
• Estonia says three Russian MiG‑31s violated its airspace for about 12 minutes; NATO aircraft, including Italian F‑35s on Baltic patrol, scrambled and Tallinn moved to consult allies under the alliance’s Article 4.