The day was dominated by the government's unanimous decision to defy a High Court ruling on the Second Authority council, triggering a constitutional crisis. The story broke in the morning and escalated throughout the day, with multiple outlets reporting the government's refusal to recognize the court-ordered council. By afternoon, President Herzog condemned the move as a 'red line,' and the attorney general warned it undermined the rule of law. The government secretary later denied the decision called for non-compliance, but coalition figures celebrated the defiance. Opposition leaders accused the government of dismantling democracy. The crisis overshadowed other stories, including Khamenei's funeral, Iran's nuclear activity, and Netanyahu's Fox News interview rejecting Vance's claim that the US is Israel's only friend.
