Qatar announced its withdrawal from mediating hostage negotiations, demanding Hamas leadership leave its territory. Netanyahu responded by taking credit for the "Beepers Operation" against Hezbollah, implicitly criticizing Defense Minister Gallant's previous opposition.
The afternoon brought reports of a significant Israeli strike in Damascus, eliminating Salim Ayyash, a senior Hezbollah figure convicted of assassinating former Lebanese PM Hariri. Simultaneously, progress emerged in negotiations for a northern border arrangement, with Russia proposed as a guarantor and the Lebanese army suggested to replace IDF forces.
By evening, the Attorney General demanded Netanyahu dismiss Ben-Gvir for illegal conduct, while the National Security Council warned Israelis abroad to avoid sports events following the Amsterdam attacks. Two IDF armor officers were severely wounded in southern Gaza, as the military expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon.