The day was dominated by the fallout from Israel's strike on a Syrian airbase, with Defense Minister Katz revealing that Turkey planned to deploy air defense systems there, and his sharp response to US envoy Tom Barrack's suggestion that the strike was politically motivated. In the morning, headlines focused on Trump's claim of 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's desperation for a deal. By midday, Barrack's accusation that Israel baited Turkey into conflict for electoral gain drew widespread coverage, with Katz countering that Turkey intended to endanger Israel. In the afternoon, Katz disclosed the Turkish air defense plan, and the Shin Bet chief's decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot a security detail emerged as a secondary political story. The day also saw reports of settler attacks in the West Bank and ongoing airport labor disputes.
