Overnight press expanded the pre-October 7 warnings account from an Emirati alert to a reported secret 67-minute visit by Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel 11 days before the attack, quoting his warning that Gaza would "explode in your face." Netanyahu's office dismissed related claims he blocked preemptive strikes on Hamas leaders.

Attention shifted to Washington, where Trump said on camera he had rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week in exchange for a ceasefire, sanctions relief and unblocking funds. Iranian officials said Tehran no longer trusted talks, while Qatar's premier called Netanyahu the main obstacle to a Gaza plan.

In sports, Ireland's squad voted to play Sunday's tie after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's threatened boycott.

In the evening Lapid, Bennett, Eisenkot, Lieberman and Golan met and signed a four-point pledge not to attack each other and to replace the government.