After global reports accused Israel of killing 30 civilians near an aid site in Rafah, IDF denied firing in the area; Citing initial findings, officials blamed Hamas for fabricating the event and obstructing food aid to Gaza residents     

Security officials say the UN is distributing the aid to Gazans sheltering in Mawasi, struggles to keep up with the amount of aid brought into the Strip, but continues to object to the dedicated distribution center; Hamas os losing its grip on Gaza, IDF says 

Israel faces a looming security gap as Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar steps down without a confirmed successor, amid legal battles over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s contested appointment and investigations into his aides linked to the Qatargate affair

Security official says strikes were conducted by SBU domestic intelligence agency and that they had simultaneously hit four Russian military air bases

Sirens warn of incoming missile fire in central Israel, the Jerusalem area, the Central Plains and the West Bank