The morning began with Finance Minister Smotrich threatening to dissolve the Knesset over ultra-Orthodox draft law disputes, escalating yesterday's coalition crisis. By noon, Hamas delivered the list of eight hostages for tomorrow's release: Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, Gadi Mozes, and five Thai citizens.
Northern Command General Gordin declared Hezbollah "defeated," while the Lebanese army reportedly seized a major Hezbollah tunnel complex. Trump's envoy Witkoff toured the Netzarim corridor as preparations advanced for civilian returns to northern Gaza.
The evening brought confirmation that terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi would be among tomorrow's released prisoners, while hospitals prepared for multiple reception points for returning hostages. Al-Julani's self-declaration as Syria's transitional president added regional complexity to the developing situation.