Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he is open to a "temporary ceasefire" in Gaza to free hostages, though he aims for full Israeli control of the territory. This comes amid intense international pressure over Israel's renewed offensive and aid blockade.

Hours before Netanyahu's comments, Israeli troops fired "warning shots" near a delegation of foreign diplomats in the occupied West Bank, drawing widespread condemnation. The Palestinian foreign ministry accused Israel of deliberately targeting the group, while Israel claimed the delegation deviated from an approved route.

Concerns are mounting over the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with aid shipments being described as "ridiculously inadequate" by humanitarian groups. Many Palestinians report receiving no aid, despite recent limited entries. International pressure on Israel is escalating, with the EU reviewing its cooperation agreement and several countries, including Britain and Sweden, considering further action.