The day was defined by a nationwide "Day of Struggle" for hostage release, commencing in the morning with road blockades across major arteries, including Ayalon, and large gatherings like the Western Wall prayers. Protests intensified throughout the day, with families vocally accusing the government and Prime Minister Netanyahu of hindering a deal and waging war without clear goals. Public frustration heightened amidst reports the Cabinet meeting, convened to discuss the Gaza operation, was shortened for a VIP event, allegedly bypassing new hostage proposals. In the late afternoon, the IDF released initial findings from the Nasser Hospital shelling inquiry, acknowledging imprecise munitions and approval issues but stating six casualties were militants, continuing yesterday's narrative. The day culminated in a massive rally in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, with hundreds of thousands demanding an immediate ceasefire and deal, sharply contrasting with reported criticisms from within the Cabinet itself about its "unnecessary" meeting.