US envoy Hochstein's arrival in Beirut marked a critical phase in ceasefire negotiations, coming amid 40 rocket launches from Lebanon into central Israel. Five rockets struck the Sharon region, causing injuries in Kfar Yona and Carmiel.
Netanyahu visited the Netzarim corridor in Gaza with security chiefs, offering $5 million for information leading to hostages' return. The visit coincided with the elimination of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array commander.
Reserve Staff Sergeant Omar Moshe Galdor, 30, was killed by a Hezbollah drone in South Lebanon, marking an escalation in precision targeting. Three additional soldiers were severely wounded in the incident.
The Attorney General reversed her position on Civil Service Commissioner appointments, while details emerged of extensive Russian weapons supplies to Hezbollah through Iran. The US imposed sanctions on six Hamas leaders abroad.