Morning began with a Houthi missile launch from Yemen triggering sirens in Jerusalem and successfully intercepted, the fourth such attack this week. Debris fell in open areas near Hebron.
The central story developed around escalating tensions between military and political leadership. IDF Chief Zamir publicly contradicted designated Shin Bet head Zini's "eternal war" characterization, stating "this is not an endless war" during a visit to Khan Younis. This came after Zini's leaked recordings revealed his acknowledgment of October 7 intelligence failures.
Defense Minister Katz and Zamir clashed over the Military Advocate General's participation in a Bar Association conference, with Katz overruling Zamir's approval. Meanwhile, IDF officials revealed plans to control 75% of Gaza within two months through Operation "Merkavot Gideon," having killed over 800 Hamas militants since its launch.
By evening, reports emerged that Netanyahu had lost trust in Zamir, considering him just another "clerk" in the ongoing conflict.