Unprecedented anti-Hamas protests spread across Gaza, with citizens demonstrating in Beit Lahiya, Jabalia, and Deir al-Balah demanding an end to the war. Defense Minister Katz seized the opportunity, warning Gazans they would "lose more territory" unless Hamas is removed.
The Knesset debated the controversial Judicial Selection Committee bill, drawing thousands of protesters to Jerusalem, while opposition parties staged a rare unified walkout from parliament in protest. Netanyahu addressed the Knesset, claiming "not democracy but the deep state is in danger."
Military developments continued with the IDF striking approximately 430 targets across Gaza, Syria and Lebanon. Netanyahu reportedly began interviewing candidates to replace Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite legal challenges to his dismissal.
Media coverage highlighted a leaked Pentagon chat revealing precise operational details of U.S. airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, causing diplomatic embarrassment.