IDF Ground Forces Advance into Deir al-Balah Neighborhoods
Israeli Ground Forces, supported by engineering units and armor, entered the eastern outskirts of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The operation involved the destruction of tunnel infrastructure and physical engagement with Hamas militants in urban corridors. The advance prompted a local evacuation order, resulting in thousands of civilians moving toward the designated humanitarian zone in al-Mawasi.
Casualties reported: 19
Displaced: 8000