The announced Gaza ceasefire agreement faced immediate complications as Netanyahu postponed the cabinet vote, citing a "crisis" created by Hamas. While both Trump and Biden attempted to claim credit for the diplomatic breakthrough, fighting continued throughout Gaza.
Domestic issues gained prominence with news of significant changes to tax regulations affecting part-time workers and a Council of State ruling on nitrogen restrictions prompting emergency cabinet consultations. Security services evacuated two ministries due to an intruder, while the Immigration Service faced criticism over mounting penalty payments for delayed asylum decisions.
By evening, Israeli media indicated resolution of internal disagreements, scheduling the cabinet vote for Friday. UN coordinator Sigrid Kaag estimated Gaza reconstruction costs at 100 billion dollars, while Latvia's minister in The Hague urged complete cessation of Russian trade. Minister Veldkamp called for increasing NATO spending beyond the current 2% norm.