The day opened with the High Court freezing coalition funds for Haredi education and settlements, a procedural blow that dominated morning headlines. By early afternoon, the IDF launched strikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, issuing a rare evacuation warning for a border village. This military escalation, with reports of casualties and internal debate over the response's intensity, became the central story. Simultaneously, the Strait of Hormuz negotiations advanced: Iran and Oman announced an agreement on a trade mechanism, while the US lifted sanctions on Iran-linked entities. Coverage highlighted Tehran's claim that final approval awaited Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with whom communication was described as 'very difficult.' The dual focus on the Lebanon front and the Hormuz deal reflected editors' prioritization of immediate security threats and the regional diplomatic realignment.