Israel launched a new major offensive in Gaza, as reported by multiple German outlets early morning. This occurred amid reports that Russia is amassing troops at NATO borders and Ukraine lost millions in EU funds through a weapons purchase scam.
By midday, attention shifted to a Berlin police officer stabbed in the neck near a Neukölln station, with controversy erupting when the 28-year-old suspect was released shortly after. Trump claimed Putin is "tired of war" and announced a Monday phone call with him followed by conversations with Zelenskyy and NATO partners - a diplomatic initiative he described as ending the "bloodbath." Russia responded by suggesting conditions for a Putin-Zelenskyy summit.
Evening coverage focused on the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, where Austria's JJ won, Israel placed second despite attempted disruptions, and Germany finished 15th. Police reportedly threatened water cannons against anti-Israel protesters outside the venue.