A missile launched from Yemen was intercepted over central Israel early in the morning, marking the third such attack in two days. This followed Washington shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez telling police he "did it for Gaza" after murdering two Israeli embassy workers.
The main story developed when IDF Chief of Staff Zamir dismissed Major General David Zini from military service after discovering Zini had conducted secret negotiations with Netanyahu about the Shin Bet appointment. Zamir emphasized that "any communication with political leadership requires prior approval." Former IDF Chief Eisenkot published an open letter urging Zini to decline the appointment.
Reports emerged that Zini had opposed hostage deals in closed military discussions, calling the conflict "an eternal war," triggering outrage from hostage families. Meanwhile, media reported on the fifth round of Iran nuclear talks concluding with limited progress, while the IDF conducted exercises preparing for a multi-front war.