Overview
- The Israeli army said it killed Assaad Abu Tscharia, the leader of the Mudschaheddin Brigades linked to the abduction and killing of Shiri Bibas and her sons.
- The military also recovered the body of Thai farmworker Natthapong Pinta from Rafah after accusing Tscharia’s unit of his murder.
- Continued air and ground operations in Gaza this weekend resulted in at least 36 reported Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s Civil Defense.
- Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tel Aviv demanding a ceasefire and the release of the remaining 55 hostages held by Hamas.
- Earlier this week, Hamas published an image of hostage Matan Zangauker with a threat that he “will not return alive,” underscoring the urgency of diplomatic efforts.