Overview

• Israel’s military says the ground campaign is underway and claims operational control over about 40% of Gaza City, with operations set to intensify in the coming days.
• Commanders are mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive, but reports describe lower turnout and about 400 reservists publicly refusing call-ups.
• Evacuation orders for Gaza City continue, with unverified estimates suggesting 60,000 to 80,000 people have left and separate unverified claims alleging Hamas is preventing departures.
• Hamas says it is ready for a comprehensive agreement that would trade all captives it holds for Palestinian prisoners and allow a technocratic administration, while Israel demands all hostages’ release, Hamas disarmament, continued Israeli security control and an alternative civil authority.
• Tens of thousands protested in Jerusalem urging a hostage deal, opposition leader Yair Lapid pressed for talks, President Donald Trump urged Hamas to free all living hostages at once, hostage families say 48 remain with about 20 alive, and mediators reportedly met in Paris without progress.