Overview

• Israeli forces struck and brought down the Al-Ruya high-rise after issuing evacuation orders, saying the towers housed Hamas surveillance and nearby underground infrastructure, which Hamas denies.
• The IDF urged residents to move to a designated humanitarian zone in al-Mawasi in southern Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said roughly 100,000 people have left Gaza City.
• Medical sources cited by Al Jazeera reported at least 21 Palestinians killed, including people sheltering in a school and in tents in Gaza City.
• Israeli media reported a U.S. proposal for the immediate release of all hostages in exchange for Israel freeing about 2,500–3,000 Palestinian detainees and pausing the Gaza City operation.
• Hamas said it is ready to enter talks and would free hostages if there is a clear end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, with contacts ongoing through mediators.