Netanyahu's fifth day of testimony in Case 4000 dominated morning coverage, with his "pea and watermelon" metaphor comparing news sites gaining attention. The prosecution maintained all 315 charges regarding favorable coverage requests at Walla.
By afternoon, Justice Minister Levin stormed out of a coalition meeting over disagreements regarding the judicial committee's composition, signaling deepening internal rifts. Netanyahu announced "some progress" in hostage negotiations, though without specifics, while Defense Minister Katz officially confirmed Israel's role in Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination.
Evening brought news of three Kfir Brigade soldiers killed by an IED in northern Gaza, while families of October 7 lookout soldiers protested the military's release of partial communication recordings, revealing growing tensions between bereaved families and military establishment.