The security cabinet convenes to discuss potential new negotiations for a hostage deal. Additionally, multiple Palestinians are reported to have lost their lives in clashes across the West Bank.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reports the loss of two soldiers on Saturday, bringing the total casualties since the commencement of ground operations to 121.
Master Sgt. (res.) Joseph Avner Doran, 26, hailing from Jerusalem, succumbed to injuries sustained in northern Gaza. He was a member of the IDF’s mobility unit and served in the Shayetet 13 commando force.
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Shalev Zaltsman, 24, from Ramat Yishai, lost his life in southern Gaza while engaging in combat with the 55th Paratroopers Brigade.