Seven more people have died from malnutrition in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, as the humanitarian crisis deepens. Hospital sources in Gaza reported that six Palestinians were killed near an aid distribution centre in Rafah, allegedly after Israeli tank fire, though the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denied any fatalities at its sites. The Israeli military said it fired warning shots at a group it considered a threat, disputing the reported casualty numbers. Deadly incidents near aid sites have become frequent, with ongoing disputes over responsibility and casualty figures.

The health ministry also reported over a hundred deaths in the past day, including many seeking aid. Israel's blockade and renewed military offensive have worsened shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, despite some easing after international warnings of famine. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions rose as the UK pledged to recognise a Palestinian state under certain conditions, drawing criticism from Israeli leaders and former hostages.