Over the past hour, Qassam forces, under the direct orders of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, deployed a large number of fighters to Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood to continue attacks against the Dughmush family, escalating internal clan conflict. The Nassar family, identifying as a family of martyrs, issued a statement declaring their entry into the fighting following the assassination of Wael bin Maher Nassar by "hypocritical Qarmatian occupation agents." The Nassar family's leader, Talal Nassar, confirmed their commitment to the conflict, stating, “Whoever defeats the occupation is capable of defeating this traitorous faction,” indicating a potential shift towards a full-scale civil war in the Gaza Strip. This development follows previous reports of Qassam forces engaging the Dughmush family in the Sabra neighborhood. Meanwhile, in Israel, iPhones displayed "WelcomeHome" instead of the service provider's name, according to a social media post. This occurs amidst ongoing preparations for hostage and prisoner exchanges, with previous reports indicating Hamas had begun moving hostages. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously expressed optimism about a diplomatic achievement and support from Muslim and Arab countries for ongoing efforts.
