Yemen's missiles triggered sirens across central Israel before dawn, with fragments landing near Jerusalem. The morning brought reports of Hamas accepting the hostage deal framework, but by afternoon, Hamas delayed its final response, claiming Israel hadn't provided maps of planned IDF withdrawals.
Netanyahu met with hostage families, promising the deal would include all captives, while Gallant criticized Ben-Gvir and Smotrich's opposition at the Hostages Square. Trump's statement about a "handshake" and warning of "big trouble" without a deal added pressure.
By evening, Netanyahu spoke with the Israeli delegation in Qatar as negotiations continued into the night. Israeli media reported preparations for receiving hostages as early as Sunday, with hospitals readying specialized care protocols. The military reported six militants killed in an airstrike in Jenin.