Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has stated that Germany does not support the European Union's proposed sanctions against Israel, citing concerns that the measures would not influence the ongoing war in Gaza. The EU Commission had advocated for sanctions due to the "catastrophic situation" in Gaza. Reports circulating on Israeli social media channels late last night and early this morning claimed a "big, painful event in Gaza," with various unverified reports of a major Hamas attack, ambushes, and numerous soldier casualties. However, an analysis of these reports by an Israeli source indicated that the claims originated almost entirely from Arab channels, which are described as serving Hamas's propaganda efforts. This source highlighted that Israeli channels often amplified these unverified claims, leading to widespread misinformation. The analysis further contrasted the social media rumors with official IDF statements, noting that while social media alleged "4 serious wounded, 4 missing fighters, incessant shooting battles," the IDF spokesperson confirmed only one soldier with moderate injuries and six others with minor injuries sustained in a single incident in the Zeitun neighborhood. This incident involved a charge by "Namar's USSR" as part of an operation by the 99th Division and the 7th Brigade. Separately, the Palestinian News Agency reported 12 Israeli attacks on tents in the Abu Bachar A-Zeddik area of Netzer, Gaza. In Jaffa, police responded to a report of a car explosion. France has condemned the U.S. decision to revoke visas for Palestinian officials, a move that Israeli officials have reportedly celebrated. An official statement from the IDF confirmed that seven fighters from Givati's Sabra Battalion, operating under Armored Brigade 7, were wounded in Gaza. Two were evacuated to the hospital with moderate to mild injuries, and five were released after treatment. Their families have been informed. The source of this information was attributed to an IDF update from Tuesday, SHA 7, Lieutenant Colonel.
