The cabinet unanimously approved a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who boycotted the meeting and sent a letter accusing the government of wanting to be "above the law." Former Supreme Court presidents warned this endangers the rule of law, while the State Prosecutor expressed full support for her.
Early morning, a Houthi ballistic missile was intercepted over central Israel, triggering sirens nationwide in their fourth attack in five days. The IDF responded by expanding ground operations simultaneously to both Rafah (south) and Beit Hanoun (north) in Gaza.
Evening saw two further escalations: the IDF eliminated Hamas finance chief Ismail Barhoum in a targeted strike at Nasser Hospital, and Housing Minister Goldknopf sparked outrage after being filmed dancing to an anti-draft song with lyrics "we'll die before we enlist." This came as Netanyahu secured an agreement with ultra-Orthodox leaders to remove their ultimatum on conscription legislation.