Syrian rebel forces captured three major cities, including strategic positions 13km from Israel's border. The IDF responded by reinforcing the Golan Heights with artillery batteries and aerial units. Reports emerged of Assad's wife and children fleeing to Russia while Hezbollah sent monitoring forces to the area.
Five Israeli Breslov Hasidim from Safed were killed in a car accident near Ouarzazate, Morocco. The tragedy left 16 children orphaned.
The IDF eliminated Hamas air force commander Al-Najar, while reports surfaced of progress in hostage negotiations. A father-son duo from the Golan Heights were arrested for spying for Iran's Quds Force.
Netanyahu attempted to delay his court testimony, with his office citing scheduling conflicts including a meeting with Paraguay's president. The security cabinet scheduled two emergency sessions to discuss Syria's rapidly evolving situation.