The New York Times revelation that Trump blocked an Israeli plan to strike Iran's nuclear facilities dominated media coverage. Reports detailed Israel's extensive preparation for a May operation that could have set back Iran's nuclear program "by a year or more," but Trump intervened to pursue diplomatic solutions instead. Netanyahu's office notably did not deny the report, stating only that "Israel will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons." By afternoon, Trump clarified he didn't "block" the strike but is "not in a rush" to attack Iran.
The Supreme Court rejected Netanyahu's request to lift the interim order preventing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's dismissal, ruling that testimony from both Netanyahu and Bar must be submitted first.
By evening, Hamas formally rejected Israel's proposal for a partial hostage deal, insisting on a comprehensive agreement including full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and permanent ceasefire.