Morning testimonies from released hostages Sasha Trofimov, Sagi Dekel-Chen, and Yair Horn revealed details of their 498-day captivity: torture, weight loss, and contaminated water consumption. Netanyahu and Secretary Rubio's meeting focused on Iran's nuclear program, while discussing Trump's vision for Gaza.
By afternoon, the IDF announced plans to release October 7 investigation findings starting February 25, notably excluding personal conclusions about officers' responsibility. Negotiations for Phase B gained momentum as Trump's envoy Witkoff confirmed ongoing talks, contradicting Netanyahu's earlier stance.
Evening testimonies from hostages' families revealed Trofimov was shot in both legs during capture, while Dekel-Chen counted 43 million seconds in captivity without knowing if his family survived. Hamas recordings exposed internal disputes over leadership priorities.