Overview

• The Israeli army says it is pushing toward central Gaza City, warns of unprecedented force, and reports more than 480,000 residents have fled after the Salah al-Din corridor was closed, leaving one road south.
• Hamas claims it has planted thousands of ambushes and booby traps and declares no hostage will return if the offensive continues.
• Israel reports four soldiers killed by an IED in Rafah and two more in an attack at the Jordan–West Bank crossing, which has been closed as Jordan opens an investigation and Israeli commanders halt deliveries via that route.
• The United States vetoes a UN Security Council resolution that called for lifting restrictions on humanitarian aid into Gaza.
• UNICEF confirms armed men seized UN trucks carrying baby formula in Gaza, saying at least 2,700 severely malnourished children were deprived of lifesaving supplies.