Overview

• Palestinian media describe a tightening “ring of fire” around Gaza City, with hospital sources citing at least 56 people killed since dawn Saturday and 71 overall, including relatives of al‑Shifa hospital’s director.
• Independent ACLED data indicate roughly 15 of every 16 Palestinians killed since March were civilians, diverging from Israeli claims of more than 2,100 operatives killed as ACLED counts closer to 1,100 and notes a sharp rise in demolitions.
• The IDF’s Arabic‑language spokesman warned of “unprecedented” force in Gaza City as about 480,000 residents have fled the area under intensifying bombardment.
• The United States vetoed a UN Security Council draft urging Israel to lift aid restrictions and back a permanent ceasefire, while Israel closed additional Jordan crossings and blocked aid from that country.
• Regional tensions escalated as Israeli defense minister Katz threatened to kill Houthi leader Abdul‑Malik al‑Houthi following missile and drone attacks, and the Committee to Protect Journalists reported 31 media workers killed in Yemen strikes on Houthi‑linked outlets.