Gaza's civil defense reported that Israeli forces killed at least 60 people, including 31 aid seekers, near aid distribution sites. The Israeli army stated its troops fired warning shots before an aircraft struck individuals advancing towards them in the Netzarim corridor.

Palestinian health officials say at least 20 people were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight and into Saturday.

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday in an unprecedented meeting that risked worsening a disagreement with India over the president's claim that he stopped last month's conflict between the nuclear-armed South Asian foes.