Italian newspapers initially sustained coverage of the collapsed French Bayrou government from the previous day, alongside developing reports of a Gaza-bound flotilla boat allegedly struck by a drone in Tunisian waters, with Greta Thunberg aboard. Tunisian authorities consistently denied drone involvement, suggesting an onboard fire. Mid-morning saw widespread reports on the death of renowned writer Stefano Benni. However, the editorial focus dramatically shifted in the early afternoon to reports of explosions in Doha. Israel confirmed a raid targeting Hamas leadership, with multiple outlets initially reporting the killing of Hamas leader al-Hayya, a claim later denied by Hamas. Qatar condemned the "cowardly attack" as a "violation of international law," while reports circulated about US President Trump's alleged authorization or prior knowledge. Later, PM Meloni expressed solidarity with Qatar and called for de-escalation, with Trump reportedly deeming the strike a "wrong move."