The day opened with the Likud party court ruling that sitting MKs and ministers cannot run in regional primary slots, upending Netanyahu's plans and dominating headlines across outlets. Coverage detailed the political earthquake, with lists of lawmakers at risk and analysis of the winners and losers. By mid-morning, attention shifted to the Strait of Hormuz, as reports emerged of an imminent Iran-Oman deal to reopen the waterway and grant Iran control and fee-collection rights. Multiple outlets cited progress and expected an announcement within hours, framing it as a capitulation or a diplomatic breakthrough. In the afternoon, a prominent lawyer was murdered in his Rishon Lezion office by a disgruntled client, who later surrendered. The story received wall-to-wall coverage, with security footage and witness testimony. Other developments included new IDF restrictions requiring chief of staff approval for targeted killings in Gaza, a large wildfire near Ben Shemen that blocked major highways, and Haredi draft protests.
