Overview
- Israel’s army said tanks from the 36th Division have entered Gaza City under “Operation Carros de Gedeón II” following weeks of intensified strikes.
- Gaza’s Al Rantisi pediatric and St. John eye hospitals halted services, with health officials warning patients lack safe routes, as Palestinian deaths surpass 65,000 by UN‑cited figures.
- France, the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal joined other states in recognizing Palestine at the UN, deepening Israel’s isolation as Netanyahu faces far‑right demands to annex parts of the West Bank.
- Mexico’s president and foreign minister denounced genocide at the UN, reaffirmed recognition of both Israel and a Palestinian state, and urged a durable two‑state path to end the war.
- Hamas conveyed a proposal asking President Donald Trump to guarantee a 60‑day ceasefire in exchange for releasing half of the roughly 48 remaining hostages, according to Fox News and a Hamas source cited by EFE.