Overview

• Israeli forces have taken control of the Morag corridor, a critical route linking Rafah and Khan Younès, further dividing Gaza and signaling an expanded military campaign.
• The Israeli military has warned Gaza residents to evacuate combat zones, with operations expected to intensify across large parts of the territory.
• Hamas negotiators are in Cairo discussing a potential truce, with proposals reportedly including hostage exchanges and a temporary ceasefire lasting up to 70 days.
• A video released by Hamas shows an Israeli-American hostage, captured in October 2023, criticizing the Israeli government for failing to secure his release.
• The humanitarian crisis deepens as an Israeli airstrike severely damages Gaza's al-Ahli hospital, one of the few remaining operational medical facilities, forcing it to shut down.