The IDF retrieved bodies of American-Israeli hostages Judith Weinstein and Gadi Haggai from Khan Yunis after 608 days, following intelligence from interrogated Hamas prisoners. Their final recordings from October 7th dominated morning coverage, including Judith's desperate call for help after her husband was shot.
Netanyahu's coalition crisis intensified as ultra-Orthodox parties prepared for what they termed a "fateful" meeting. The Attorney General announced plans to send 55,000 additional draft notices to ultra-Orthodox men in July, prompting protests where notices were thrown into toilets. By evening, the Council of Torah Sages announced support for dissolving the Knesset.
Controversy erupted over Netanyahu's authorization of weapons transfers to Gaza militias fighting Hamas, including groups allegedly linked to ISIS. His office confirmed rather than denied the claims, despite the program operating without security cabinet approval.
The day concluded with IDF strikes on Hezbollah drone factories in Beirut after evacuation warnings, while a Houthi missile was intercepted over Jerusalem during a right-wing rally outside the Supreme Court.