Trump marked his return to office by hosting Israeli hostage families and revoking sanctions on West Bank settlers. His statements cast doubt on the Gaza ceasefire deal's sustainability, declaring "it's their war, not ours."
By noon, the IDF launched Operation Iron Wall in Jenin, resulting in six Palestinian casualties. Hours later, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation, effective March 6, citing responsibility for October 7 failures. Southern Command chief Yaron Finkelman followed suit.
The evening brought a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv's Nachalat Binyamin, where an American tourist of Moroccan origin wounded four people before being neutralized. Reports revealed border control initially refused his entry, but Shin Bet overruled their decision three days prior, prompting calls for investigation into security protocols.