The day was dominated by two major stories: the Likud primaries and a fatal stabbing in Beit Shemesh. In the morning, polling stations opened for the Likud primaries, with 142,000 members eligible to vote. Coverage focused on internal battles, Netanyahu's reserved slots, and allegations of fraud by MK Tali Gotliv. Turnout was low, reaching only 53% by closing time. Exit polls showed Amir Ohana leading, with Almog Cohen as a surprise. Concurrently, a stabbing in Beit Shemesh left a 7-year-old boy dead and his 4-year-old cousin wounded; the suspect, a neighbor described as mentally unstable, was arrested. The incident received extensive coverage across all outlets, with details emerging throughout the day. Other stories included Trump's threats to bomb Oman and Iran's rejection of the US ultimatum, but these were secondary to the domestic events.