The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of a Palestinian militant in northern Gaza. The militant breached the Yellow Line, which designates Israeli-controlled areas under the ceasefire, posing an immediate threat before being neutralized by IDF troops. The IDF stated that its forces stationed in the Southern Command are vigilant under the ceasefire agreement to address any imminent dangers.
In separate incidents, Israeli forces wounded several Palestinians in southern and central Gaza during demolitions, as reported by Palestine’s official news agency WAFA. Palestinian Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad highlighted the dire situation in Gaza, with approximately 85% of the population requiring urgent relief and recovery assistance. The number of families in need has risen significantly, reaching around 320,000 compared to 86,000 before the conflict.
Moreover, Hamad emphasized the escalating challenges in Gaza attributed to the Israeli occupation’s restrictions on essential supplies’ entry. She disclosed ongoing efforts by her ministry to collaborate with international and UN entities to secure financial aid and exert pressure on Israel to permit the passage of vital supplies like food and medicine into Gaza. The Hamas-run Gaza media office reported that only about 43% of the planned total of 72,000 trucks have entered the enclave since the ceasefire agreement in October 2025, including humanitarian aid, commercial goods, and fuel.
Amjad al-Shawa, head of the Palestinian NGOs Network, expressed concerns over declining humanitarian aid due to Israeli restrictions and obstacles faced by international organizations. Al-Shawa noted that the current volume of assistance entering Gaza falls significantly short of the actual requirements, particularly in medical supplies, meeting just about 10% of the demand.
