Trump's imposition of a 17% tariff on Israeli exports dominated morning headlines, creating what media termed an "economic earthquake" despite Israel's compliance with previous agricultural tariff demands.
The "Qatargate" investigation continued with three senior journalists summoned to testify while the court extended detention of Netanyahu's aides Urich and Feldstein by only one day instead of the requested seven. Following a "stormy" confrontation between the suspects, the judge noted lack of evidence for national security implications.
By afternoon, the IDF released its investigation into the Nova festival massacre, revealing Hamas terrorists accidentally discovered the party after taking a wrong turn. Critical failures included: the festival wasn't registered as requiring protection, forces were unaware of its existence, and military help arrived five hours after the attack began.
In the evening, the family of hostage Matan Angrest released distressing footage of his kidnapping and interrogation in captivity after 545 days, showing him beaten and pleading to see his family.