Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will soon step down from his role but will continue to handle several important matters.

<p>Activists on the international flotilla to Gaza claimed that several of their ships were attacked by unidentified vessels, some of which sailed without lights. This was stated in a post published on Telegram.</p><p>According to the announcement, the vessels later moved away, and the participants activated "security procedures" for fear of a possible interception.</p><p>It was also noted that drone activity above the flotilla increases as it approaches its destination.</p>

Commando Brigade troops have been operating in recent days in the heart of Gaza City, locating large quantities of combat equipment and continuing to kill Hamas forces.

Rocket barrage to Gaza area: At least four launches from Gaza. Two missiles intercepted.

Launches to Gaza area carried out from Beit Hanoun region in northern Gaza Strip

<p>Gaza flotilla activists criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she urged them to stop their journey to avoid “obstructing peace efforts.”</p><p>According to the activists, “Italy’s actions are sabotage, not protection, aimed at disrupting the mission.” They added, “Italy is acting as a tool of Israel instead of safeguarding the volunteers. The participants are fully aware of the risks and will not back down from breaking the blockade.”</p>

Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen claim missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in Gulf of Aden, which injured two crew members.

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hamas must accept Trump’s Gaza peace plan or face consequences, urging Qatar to expel Hamas leaders if they reject the deal Israel has already endorsed.