Israeli military plans major offensive on Gaza City to defeat Hamas and free 2023 hostages.

Israel's military chief, Eyal Zamir, announced plans for the next phase of the Gaza offensive, focusing on Gaza City with the aim to defeat Hamas and free hostages from the 2023 attack. Israel claims to have weakened Hamas significantly. Gaza residents may be evacuated as a result of the planned operations. Hamas denounced the plans as a "major war crime."