The security cabinet unanimously approved "Operation Gideon's Chariots," a significant shift in Gaza strategy from limited raids to full occupation and control. IDF Chief warned this endangered hostages, who could starve if abandoned during fighting. The plan carries an ultimatum - implementation begins after Trump's upcoming Middle East visit unless Hamas accepts a deal beforehand.
The government rejected establishing a state commission of inquiry into October 7 events, promising updates in three months despite Attorney General pressure.
Teachers continued striking for a second day, rejecting the Treasury agreement as "humiliating" with hundreds of schools remaining closed.
By afternoon, Israel launched an unprecedented air strike on Yemen's Hodeidah port, deploying 20 fighter jets with 50 munitions against Houthi economic infrastructure, responding to yesterday's missile that struck Ben Gurion Airport after defense systems failed.