The morning began with Lebanon's positive response to a US-mediated ceasefire proposal, following Iran's pressure on Hezbollah. US envoy Hochstein prepared for regional visits to finalize arrangements that would include dismantling Hezbollah's military infrastructure north of the Litani.
By afternoon, Netanyahu's Knesset speech about hostages was interrupted when families were ejected from the gallery, while his office explored paths to dismiss both the Attorney General and Shin Bet chief. The PMO leak suspect Feldstein was transferred to suicide watch after a noose was found in his cell.
The evening brought unprecedented rocket strikes: Safaa Kat, 50, was killed in her shelter in Shfaram, with 30 others injured. Hours later, an intercepted missile's fragments struck Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak, causing five injuries and significant damage. These incidents marked the deepest successful strikes into Israel's center since October.