At least 26 Palestinians, mostly children, were killed in Khan Younis city in south Gaza due to an Israeli bombardment, according to Palestinian state media. Israeli aircraft launched several raids on apartments in Khan Younis, resulting in injuries to dozens of others. Israel issued a warning to residents of Khan Younis to relocate, stating concern for civilians caught in the crossfire.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the launch of operations in south Gaza, citing intelligence reports of top Hamas leaders hiding in the region. The IDF admitted the displacement of around eight lakh people from north Gaza to southern Gaza, leading to challenges for the UN Relief Welfare Agency (UNRWA) in managing the influx. The IDF stated its systematic approach, expressing the goal of eradicating the Hamas terror outfit in the region.