The day was dominated by two parallel narratives: the Knesset's final approval of the Basic Law: Torah Study, and the escalating US-Iran conflict. Overnight, editors focused on a fourth wave of US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation against Gulf states and Jordan. By morning, the story shifted to Iran barring the IAEA chief from nuclear sites and Trump's announcement of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. However, from midday onward, the Mossad's alleged attempt to recruit former Iranian president Ahmadinejad seized headlines, following a New York Times exposé. In the evening, attention pivoted to the Knesset vote, where the coalition passed the quasi-constitutional law with a 63-52 majority, enshrining Torah study as a foundational value. Prime Minister Netanyahu was absent from the vote, drawing criticism. Haredi and right-wing outlets celebrated a historic triumph, while mainstream media highlighted defense establishment warnings that the law undermines military morale during wartime.
