Overview

• Israeli airstrikes on hospitals in Khan Younis killed at least 28 people, with the IDF claiming the targets were Hamas command centers beneath the facilities.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that the war will continue until Hamas is defeated, dismissing the possibility of a lasting ceasefire.
• Gaza faces catastrophic food insecurity, with 500,000 people at risk of famine and the World Health Organization warning of generational malnutrition.
• Hostage negotiations in Qatar continue, with U.S. envoys seeking the release of 58 remaining captives after the recent release of Israeli-American Edan Alexander.
• International agencies condemn the strikes and blockade, warning of dire humanitarian consequences and potential violations of international law.