Overview

• Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Gaza City would be turned into ruins unless Hamas surrenders its weapons and releases all remaining hostages.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will resume talks on the hostages but only on terms acceptable to Israel, linking negotiations to the planned Gaza City operation.
• Roughly 60,000 reservists have been authorized for call-up as the IDF prepares to seize Gaza City and coordinates with medical and aid groups on contingency plans.
• Limited raids are already under way in Gaza City’s Zeitoun area and the Jabaliya camp targeting sites where Israel says Hamas retains military and governing control.
• The Gaza health ministry reports at least 62,192 Palestinians killed as the U.N. and aid agencies warn a wider assault would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences.