The day's Israeli media was marked by the return of fallen hostage Sgt. Itay Chen's remains, 760 days after his capture, transferred from Gaza for identification. This event dominated coverage, especially in the evening, underscoring the ongoing efforts related to hostage recovery. Concurrently, the controversial appointment of Attorney Itai Ofir as the new Chief Military Prosecutor continued to draw significant attention. Conservative outlets expressed opposition, while reports highlighted Defense Minister Katz's failure to update the Chief of Staff on the appointment. The investigation into the former Chief Military Prosecutor, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, also progressed, with focus on her missing phone and alleged attempts to end her life, as police expected to retrieve its content.