The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) say they have completed a three-month operation to seal one of Hamas' largest underground tunnel networks in southern Gaza.  According to the military, the 16-kilometre tunnel complex, known as "White Sparrow," reached depths of about 82 feet and contained around 80 rooms used as a Hamas command-and-control centre. The tunnel was also linked by the IDF to Mohammed Sinwar, brother of Yahya Sinwar. The IDF says combat engineers poured more than 30,000 cubic metres of concrete to permanently seal the tunnel after locating its entrance near the Philadelphi Corridor in Rafah.

A major controversy erupted during the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star as pro-Khalistan slogans were raised inside the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. Supporters linked to Simranjit Singh Mann's faction were seen raising slogans, while portraits of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh were displayed during the observance. Activists from Dal Khalsa were also present carrying photographs linked to the 1984 events.