The day's significant developments began with Israeli media reporting the return and identification of two deceased hostages, Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar, from Gaza. This event brought the number of deceased hostages still held in Gaza to 13. Concurrently, US Vice President Vance arrived in Jerusalem, meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and disarming Hamas. Despite Netanyahu's opposition and Vance's visit, the Knesset, on a close vote, preliminarily approved a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, leading to internal coalition tensions and the removal of MK Edelstein from a key committee. Later, reports detailed the harsh captivity of released hostage Nimrod Cohen and concerns about Hamas regaining control and civil administration in Gaza post-ceasefire, alongside ongoing US efforts to advance the Trump plan, emphasizing Israel's conditions and red lines.
