The morning brought details about three armor corps soldiers killed in Beit Hanoun when their tank triggered explosives made from IDF ordnance, bringing the ground operation toll to 401. The incident revealed Hamas's evolving tactics in using Israeli munitions remnants.
By noon, Lebanon elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after two years of vacancy, promising border stability while maintaining support for Palestinians. In parallel, Justice Minister Levin and Foreign Minister Sa'ar unveiled a judicial reform compromise, restructuring the Judicial Selection Committee while allowing Justice Amit's appointment.
The evening saw three Houthi drone interceptions over central Israel within an hour, bringing the total to 320 since war's start. The US House passed legislation to sanction the ICC over potential Israeli arrest warrants, as Poland offered Netanyahu protection during his planned Auschwitz visit.