After an 18-hour overnight session, the Knesset passed the controversial Judicial Selection Committee law with 67 votes for and 1 against, as opposition members boycotted the final vote. Justice Minister Levin declared "the days of silencing are over," while opposition leaders vowed to overturn the legislation in the future.
The police refused to investigate the unauthorized entry of politicians into Sde Teiman military base without formal approval from the Police Commissioner, creating unprecedented tension with the Attorney General. Meanwhile, sirens sounded across central Israel and Jerusalem as the IDF intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles fired from Yemen.
Reports emerged of "positive signals" from Israel regarding Egypt's new hostage deal proposal, involving the release of five hostages weekly. Qatar and the US reportedly developed a separate plan to release kidnapped soldier Idan Alexander. Former hostages provided harrowing testimonies of sexual assault and physical abuse in Hamas captivity.