USA increases pressure on Israel. USA considers a ground offensive in Rafah to be wrong - and is now calling on the Israelis.
But Israel has successes: Hamas' number three in Gaza, Marwan Issa, is dead. Meanwhile, new negotiations began in Qatar on a ceasefire and the release of more hostages. The head of the Israeli foreign secret service Mossad, David Barnea, met with mediators in the emirate. It is assumed that the talks could last at least two weeks.