Israeli media coverage focused on Hamas's list for the fourth phase of releases, naming Yarden Bibas, Ofer Calderon, and Keith Siegel. The morning began with IDF's first deep strike in Lebanon since the ceasefire extension, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure near the Syrian border.
By midday, attention shifted to the complex dynamics of Bibas's release, as his wife and children remain in captivity. The Rafah crossing opened earlier than planned, allowing wounded Palestinians including Hamas members to cross into Egypt.
New details emerged about previous hostages' conditions: Emily Demari was held in UNRWA facilities and denied medical treatment despite being shot, while Arbel Yehud's father reported she survived "hell" but returned in reasonable health. Liri Albag revealed she refused to enter Hamas tunnels during captivity.
The evening brought reports of US pressure to prioritize Keith Siegel's release, while the IDF prepared two separate release points for tomorrow's transfers.