Day 607 of the conflict saw the recovery of two hostage bodies in Gaza, IDF advancements in Khan Younis, and the revelation of Israel arming a Gazan clan against Hamas. A Houthi missile launched from Yemen was intercepted near Jerusalem. Israel conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Beirut, targeting drone production facilities. Iran ordered significant missile materials from China, while Macron threatened Israel, and Germany finalized a $4.3 billion Arrow 3 missile defense deal with Israel. Thousands of Gazans defied Hamas to receive humanitarian aid.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.