The morning began with Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs landing in Qatar, as four Nachal Brigade soldiers killed in Beit Hanoun were laid to rest. By noon, Biden called Netanyahu to discuss hostage negotiations, with reports indicating 90% of deal terms agreed upon. The proposed deal involves releasing 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for remaining women and children hostages.
Coalition tensions emerged as Netanyahu met separately with Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, who oppose the deal terms. Meanwhile, police seized phones from Hani Belowitz's family in the Sara Netanyahu investigation, while the Attorney General blocked Netanyahu's appointment of Roy Kahlon as interim civil service commissioner.
Evening brought reports of IDF strikes north of the Litani River, as senior officers warned Gaza border communities about Hamas's continued capability to conduct cross-border raids, similar to October 7.