Overview
- Israel’s military said it struck a vehicle in central Gaza after identifying suspects operating a Hamas‑affiliated drone that posed a threat to troops, and said the incident is under review.
- The three journalists — Abdul Raouf Shaat, Mohammed Salah Qeshta, and Anas Ghnaim — were on assignment for the Egyptian Committee documenting tent encampments, and colleagues said the vehicle was known to the committee.
- Hospital officials reported additional deaths the same day, including two 13‑year‑old boys, a woman, and casualties from tank shelling near Deir al‑Balah, bringing the day’s toll to at least 11.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the strike and called for a transparent investigation, while the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate alleged a pattern of targeting media workers.
- A day earlier, residents reported the first post‑ceasefire forced‑evacuation leaflets in Bani Suhaila as Hamas officials accused Israel of expanding controlled areas, and broader talks on a U.S.‑announced phase two faced skepticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.