- Israeli forces bombed the so-called “humanitarian zone” of al-Mawasi in southern Gaza, killing at least 10 Palestinians, as rain, cold and a lack of food worsens the humanitarian crisis caused by 14 months of war.
- Israeli defence minister Israel Katz warns Hamas that if it does not stop attacks on his country and does not release captives held in Gaza, the group “will receive blows with a force not seen” in a long time.