The dominant story on August 30 was the US strike on two Iranian missile launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, reported by multiple outlets as the first such attack in weeks, with Iran threatening retaliation. This development overshadowed earlier coverage of Netanyahu's 'End the Boycott' campaign, which drew criticism from Eisenkot and was dismissed by Israel Hayom as desperate. Political maneuvering continued, with Likud pressuring Ben Gvir to unite with Smotrich, and Bennett expressing support for a Netanyahu pardon if he quits politics. The Shin Bet approved security for Eisenkot against the agency head's recommendation, highlighting internal tensions. Settler violence in Qusra remained in focus, with no arrests reported a day after the incident.