Morning headlines were dominated by President Trumpโs confirmation of direct talks with Tehran, where he issued an ultimatum regarding nuclear development and domestic repression. Editors across the spectrum contrasted this diplomatic track with the Pentagon's concrete preparations for commando raids, a narrative reinforced by the docking of a U.S. missile destroyer in Eilat by mid-morning. By early afternoon, the editorial focus shifted abruptly to the official announcement that the Rafah crossing would reopen on Sunday for pedestrians. While mainstream outlets framed this as a transition to a new phase of the conflict, right-leaning editors highlighted the lack of physical Israeli oversight and potential security risks. The evening saw a return to domestic legal pressures as reports emerged that Prime Minister Netanyahu would likely be summoned for testimony in an ongoing criminal probe involving his former Chief of Staff, even as satellite imagery revealed Iranian attempts to obscure evidence at nuclear sites.
