Dutch media increasingly highlighted the dire situation for journalists in Gaza, reporting over 200 killed and raising fears of a "media blackout." This concern materialized when several Dutch outlets, including Het Parool, explicitly stated they were going dark in protest. Concurrently, news broke of a severe earthquake in Afghanistan, causing hundreds of deaths. Geopolitical reports also noted China's military parade, signaling a clear message in the ongoing global power shifts. By early afternoon, reports focused on the emergence of Donald Trump's "Riviera Plan" for Gaza, which critics linked to potential ethnic cleansing. Later, the conflict escalated, with Israel designating Gaza City a combat zone and attacking, reportedly with Trump's support, further intensifying the debate around his plan. These international events resonated domestically, with pro-Palestinian protests interrupting academic year openings.