Firefighters gained control over the massive Jerusalem Hills wildfire after 30 hours, with Canada Park almost completely destroyed and over 20,000 dunams burned. While evacuated residents returned home, officials established a special investigation team, with fire authorities suggesting hikers' negligence as the initial cause.
Controversy erupted when Netanyahu claimed 18 arson suspects were arrested, while police reported only 1-3 arrests. Later, Netanyahu sparked outrage among hostage families by declaring "victory over enemies" the war's "supreme goal" while describing hostage return as merely "an important goal."
Trump met with Idan Alexander's parents, stating they "don't know his condition" while suggesting fewer than 24 hostages remain alive in Gaza.
By evening, thousands of Druze protesters blocked northern roads and gathered outside Netanyahu's Caesarea residence, demanding intervention to protect their community members facing violence in Syria.