Netanyahu landed in Washington for talks with Trump, avoiding European airspace due to ICC restrictions, while simultaneously postponing the Qatar negotiations for phase two of the hostage deal. Hamas announced readiness to discuss the second phase, with Russian-Israeli hostage Sasha Trofanov promised immediate release.
Violence in Arab communities intensified with six murders in 24 hours, including a pediatrician and a 14-year-old, while police leadership remained abroad. The Bibas family revealed Yarden's isolation conditions and 15kg weight loss during captivity, as uncertainty continues regarding his wife and children's fate.
By evening, Arab foreign ministers expressed opposition to Trump's transfer plan, while Finance Minister Smotrich set "red lines" regarding Saudi normalization talks, opposing any Palestinian state prospects. The media reported Netanyahu's consideration of removing the Shin Bet chief from the negotiation team.