The day's Dutch media coverage predominantly centered on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Early reports highlighted Israel's security cabinet approving the Gaza City occupation plan and outlining conditions for ending the conflict, alongside international discussions about recognizing a Palestinian state. By mid-day, the focus intensified on the formal endorsement of Gaza City's occupation, despite internal Israeli opposition, and the Netherlands' stance on Palestinian state recognition. A significant development emerged with Germany's decision to halt military material exports to Israel. The afternoon reports detailed the Gaza City offensive entering a new phase, accompanied by growing internal resistance to Prime Minister Netanyahu. Concurrently, President Trump's influence remained a recurring topic, affecting Dutch exporters through US tariffs and shaping international alliances, including reportedly pushing India toward China and impacting a Zelensky-Putin summit.