Despite mounting international pressure to minimize civilian harm and address a deepening humanitarian crisis, Israel continued its airstrikes on Gaza. Reports of civilian casualties, including 24 people killed in a strike on houses in Rafah, circulated. Efforts by US officials for precision in strikes and discussions on regional stability occurred. Concerns arose over the use of unguided munitions, exacerbating Gaza's public health crisis. Tensions heightened as a tanker near Yemen was attacked, impacting vital shipping lanes. The conflict's economic toll on neighboring countries and delays in weapon sales to Israel due to West Bank violence added complexity.
