The day was dominated by the Knesset's first reading of the Basic Law on Torah Study, which passed 63-53 despite four coalition members opposing. The bill, seen as a deal between Netanyahu and Haredi parties, equates Torah study with military service and shields draft evaders from sanctions. The vote followed days of coalition tensions over Haredi conscription and overshadowed other developments. Earlier, three murders within an hour—including the stabbing of Rabbi Amos Guetta in his Netanya yeshiva—highlighted a surge in violent crime. The suspect, a student, confessed and will undergo psychiatric evaluation. On the diplomatic front, US-Iran technical talks in Doha concluded with a partial release of frozen Iranian funds, while Trump claimed progress on denuclearization. The High Court froze the appointment of Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, prompting coalition calls to defy the order.