Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep regret over an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis in Southern Gaza, which killed 20 people. The Israeli military stated that the strike was an accident, and was intended to target a Hamas camera, but further investigations are underway to assess the approval process and munitions used.

Nearly 500,000 Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square to rally for the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. The rally was held alongside  nationwide strikes and protests. Demonstrators blocked roads and businesses across the country to amplify their demands.

The Israeli security cabinet announced plans to take control of Gaza City, with the stated goal of fully removing Hamas from power. The plan includes a provision for providing humanitarian aid to civilians outside of combat zones, and gives Gaza City residents until October 7, 2025 to evacuate before the military operation begins.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking support from his cabinet to take over the Gaza strip. The plan includes areas where hostages may still be held and faces opposition from senior Israel Defense Forces officers.

The International Red Cross and the World Health Organization released a joint statement calling for the immediate release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. This statement came after Hamas propaganda videos showed current, deteriorating conditions of hostages Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David. The Red Cross has not been allowed any access to the hostages during 22 months of war, and has previously faced heavy criticism over its failure to reach them.

Israel sent a negotiating team to Doha, Qatar for talks regarding a potential hostage release and ceasefire deal with Hamas after calling Hamas’s proposed changes to the initial deal “unacceptable”. Israeli officials said that they remain determined to pursue a phased agreement, rather than acceding to all of Hamas’s demands.