The constitutional crisis intensified as Israel's cabinet unanimously dismissed Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar overnight, only to have the Supreme Court freeze the dismissal by midday. Bar sent a scathing letter claiming his dismissal masked "improper motives," likely referring to the "Qatar-gate" investigation of Netanyahu's aides.
Attorney General Baharav-Miara forbade Netanyahu from appointing a replacement, while the Prime Minister insisted "the government decides who will head the Shin Bet." By afternoon, police named Netanyahu aides Jonathan Urich and Eli Feldstein as suspects in the Qatar-gate investigation.
Business and tech leaders threatened nationwide strikes if the government defied the court order. Justice Minister Levin escalated tensions by proposing a no-confidence vote against the Attorney General for Sunday's cabinet meeting.
Military operations continued with Egypt reportedly proposing a new "bridging" ceasefire plan. A Houthi missile triggered sirens in Jerusalem before being intercepted, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks.