Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida announced the death of Mohammed Deif, the commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades, along with senior leaders Marwan Issa, Ghazi Abu Tama'a, Raed Thabet, and Rafa Salama.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a halt to the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed eight captives, including three Israelis and five Thai nationals.