Overview

• Israel's military warns of an intensified offensive in Gaza if progress on hostage releases is not achieved soon.
• Mossad chief David Barnea is in Qatar for indirect negotiations with Hamas, seeking a deal for hostages in exchange for a 45-day ceasefire.
• The UNRWA reports that Gaza's flour reserves are fully depleted, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis with food and fuel shortages.
• Israeli airstrikes killed over 50 people on Thursday, including civilians, as disputes over targeting and human shield tactics persist.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu compares Hamas to Nazis during Holocaust Memorial Day, warning of existential threats from Iran's nuclear ambitions.