The Day Power Met The Budget

A Houthi missile launch toward central Israel in the morning prompted widespread sirens and marked a significant escalation, with reports indicating Israel's preparation for first direct response against Yemen.

The day centered on Jewish Power party's rebellion against coalition discipline, culminating in their vote against the state budget's first reading. Ben Gvir conditioned support on Attorney General's dismissal, continuing previous days' institutional crisis discourse. Despite the rebellion, the budget passed with a narrow majority.

Parallel developments saw progress in hostage negotiations, with Hamas indicating willingness to release captives while Israel demanded double the number. Netanyahu's testimony continued, with focus shifting to his wife Sarah's role in media intervention attempts. Reports emerged of ground forces beginning operations against Assad's positions in southern Syria, expanding the previous days' northern front developments.