- Israeli bombing of Gaza, particularly in the north of the enclave, increases in its intensity as communications in the enclave are cut, military spokesperson says Israeli ground forces “expanding operations”.
- Al Jazeera sources say negotiations, mediated by Qatar, on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas are “progressing and at an advanced stage”.
- Only a “handful” of aid convoys have been allowed into Gaza and the situation for besieged and bombed Palestinians is spiraling out of control, says Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the UN’s Palestine refugees agency. “Gaza is being strangled.”
- At least 7,326 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7, as Israel promises to continue raids into Palestinian territories. More than 1,400 people were killed in the Hamas attack on Israel.
Source: Al Jazeera