Overview

• Israeli aircraft hit targets in Rafah after the army accused Hamas fighters of firing on troops with a sniper and an anti‑tank weapon, with Netanyahu instructing forces to act "with strength."
• Israel said the truce remains in force but asserted troops may defend themselves, while Hamas denied directing the Rafah clash and framed it as a police pursuit of a rival militia leader.
• Hamas continued handing over the remains of Israeli hostages via the ICRC, and Israel identified one as Eliyahu Margalit, as officials maintained Rafah will stay shut until all deceased captives are returned.
• Gaza’s Civil Defense reported 11 members of one family, including seven children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a minibus in Gaza City’s Zeitún; the Israeli military described the vehicle as a perceived threat after crossing the withdrawal line.
• The UN outlined a 60‑day surge plan for food, health and shelter but said access is constrained, the WFP urged more open crossings, Turkey’s search team was held at the Egypt border, and the U.S. warned of credible reports of a planned Hamas attack on civilians.