Hamas accepted a draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire in the morning, with initial reports focusing on a 42-day pause. By midday, specific terms emerged: 250 Palestinian prisoners for 5 Israeli female soldiers, potentially expanding to 1,000 releases. Netanyahu later demanded all hostages' release for extended truce.
The Castellammare di Stabia teacher story reversed dramatically, as the previous victim of parents' assault was arrested for sexual abuse of students. Railway disruptions continued from previous days, with Roma Termini suffering a complete shutdown by evening.
Zaia challenged his party's position on regional term limits, suggesting possible independent candidacy in Veneto. The government proposed police protection laws following weekend protests, while industrial production marked its 22nd month of decline.
