The morning began with Israeli media on high alert as Iran closed its airspace, signaling an 'imminent' U.S. strike following the Al-Udeid evacuation. Editors highlighted President Trump’s demand for a 'decisive' blow to avoid a prolonged war. A 4.2-magnitude earthquake near the Dead Sea briefly diverted domestic attention, causing physical tremors and public panic that many initially mistook for the start of hostilities. By midday, the narrative shifted toward de-escalation. Outlets reported that Trump had sent private messages to Tehran disavowing immediate attack plans, leading to the return of U.S. troops to Qatar. Simultaneously, Netanyahu successfully fractured the Haredi coalition rebellion by securing individual appointments to stabilize the budget. The evening was dominated by a definitive turn: reports surfaced that Netanyahu himself, alongside Gulf partners, had requested Trump postpone the strike due to Israeli military unreadiness for Iranian retaliation. Editors closed the day focused on this strategic pause and the internal Shin Bet turmoil over a controversial deputy appointment.