Overview
- France rejected Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that recognizing a Palestinian state fuels antisemitism, with the Élysée labeling the analysis wrong and indecent.
- Qatar said Hamas accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal that largely mirrors a plan previously approved by Israel, according to spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari.
- An Israeli government source reiterated that Israel will not leave any hostage behind and maintains its demand for the release of all captives in Gaza.
- Palestinian reports cited at least 25 civilians killed in new strikes and three additional deaths from malnutrition, bringing hunger-related fatalities to 266, including 122 children.
- Israeli media reported the military is preparing call-up orders for about 60,000 reservists for a planned Gaza City offensive pending defense minister approval.