Overview

• Israeli military announces intensified operations and expanded control over the Morag corridor, linking Rafah and Khan Younès in southern Gaza.
• Defense Minister Israel Katz calls for Palestinian evacuations in combat zones, signaling further military escalation.
• Hamas delegation, led by negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, arrives in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian mediators on a proposed ceasefire agreement.
• Egypt's proposal includes a 40-70 day truce, the return of 16 hostages (8 alive, 8 deceased), and the release of numerous Palestinian prisoners.
• The situation remains volatile, with ongoing airstrikes, territorial advances by Israeli forces, and diplomatic efforts running concurrently.