The White House confirmed Netanyahu's urgent visit to Washington on Monday to meet with Trump, primarily to discuss tariffs that have rocked global markets, along with Iran and the hostage situation. This makes Netanyahu the first foreign leader to negotiate in person with Trump on his new trade policies.
A New York Times video contradicting the IDF's version of events regarding killed Rafah paramedics prompted an official investigation. Meanwhile, the IDF destroyed Syrian regime military equipment at an old outpost, while US operations against Houthis have cost nearly $1 billion in less than three weeks.
By afternoon, Hamas released the first proof of life from hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein after 547 days in captivity, spurring emotional responses. Former hostages delivered powerful testimonies at a large Tel Aviv rally, with Liri Albag describing captivity as servants during last Passover and Omer Venkert directly challenging Netanyahu to face him in the cabinet.
A scandal erupted after recordings revealed the Shin Bet's Jewish Department chief admitted to arresting settlers without evidence.