The day's headlines were dominated by two intertwined narratives: the progression of Gaza operations and deepening internal government-military friction. In the morning, reports indicated ongoing discussions regarding a "Trump migration plan" for Gazans, with South Sudan denying reports of receiving them later in the day. Concurrently, the public dispute between the Defense Minister and Chief of Staff escalated, with the Minister asserting civilian oversight and accusing the Chief of Staff of acting on "anti-government" advice. This friction intensified as Minister Ben Gvir called for the Chief of Staff's dismissal. By mid-day, the Chief of Staff approved the "central concept" for the Gaza conquest plan, with operations in Zeitoun reportedly underway. Amidst these developments, the coalition experienced a significant legislative setback when a vote to extend reservist call-up orders failed due to a lack of majority. Separately, a historic heatwave gripped the country, breaking records and leading to a heatstroke fatality in Eilat. The day also saw Gideon Sa'ar's party merger back into Likud, marking a notable internal political development.