Le ministre de la défense israélien, Israel Katz, a menacé de « saisir » plus de terres dans la bande de Gaza si le Hamas refuse de libérer les otages.
The Israeli army claims to have struck terrorists in a disused hospital in Gaza, while Turkey condemns the destruction of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, calling it a deliberate Israeli attack. A missile fired from Yemen was reportedly intercepted by Israel. Renewed fighting in Gaza is described as a trauma for children, with concerns raised about famine. The Israeli Prime Minister defends government control over the Shin Bet director. The Israeli president expressed concern over renewed strikes on Gaza, and the defense minister threatened to seize more land if hostages aren't released.
