Israel reports rescue of two hostages. Israel attacked the southern Gaza Strip again that night.
According to Hamas, the number of victims is significant. At least 1.3 million internally displaced people there. Israel is planning a military offensive on the city, which is causing significant international criticism.. US President Joe Biden called for a convincing concept for the protection of the civilian population there. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the country's army on Friday to prepare an offensive on Rafah, the Gaza Strip's largest city.