Palestinian media reported that Israeli shelling resulted in the deaths of 4 civilians and injuries to dozens in makeshift camps in the al-Mawasi area of southern Khan Younis.

The Palestinian Civil Defense announced that at least 40 civilians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since dawn.

Meanwhile, Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. continue diplomatic efforts to end the 18-month-long war, with significant progress in talks hosted in Cairo.