A UN report accusing Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza dominated morning headlines, triggering strong Israeli rejections. Officials called it a "blood libel" and "sick document," with Netanyahu describing the UN as an "antisemitic, corrupt, terrorist-supporting body."
By midday, attention shifted to Israel's strike on Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus, with Foreign Minister Katz warning Syrian President al-Jolani that "wherever terror organizes, he will find Israeli planes above him."
American hostage negotiations continued with mediator Brett Witkoff presenting a proposal for a 50-day ceasefire releasing 5 living hostages and 9-10 bodies. Trump's envoy Adam Boehler was removed from his position after conducting direct Hamas talks that caused controversy.
The day ended with an extraordinary public confrontation between Netanyahu and security services, as he accused Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and predecessor Nadav Argaman of "blackmail with threats" after Argaman warned he would reveal information if Netanyahu acted unlawfully.