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The day started with reports of a Houthi missile interception over central Israel, a continuation from previous days. Attention quickly shifted to an Egyptian initiative to form a joint Arab defense force, a development interpreted as a response to regional instability. By mid-day, the Israeli strike in Qatar became the central narrative. Prime Minister Netanyahu, while addressing the media, acknowledged the strike aimed at Hamas leaders was a failure, stating that eliminating Hamas leadership in Qatar is necessary to remove obstacles to hostage release. This admission intensified public outrage, with hostage families accusing Netanyahu of jeopardizing their loved ones and obstructing efforts for their release.