Police inspection reports on the Maccabi Tel Aviv riots concluded that Amsterdam authorities were caught off-guard but responded appropriately once violence erupted. The findings supported both Mayor Halsema and police leadership, though concerns remained about the nature of attacks targeting people believed to be Jewish and the underlying "us-versus-them" mentality.
The government announced recommendations against social media use for children under 15 and smartphones before grade 8, marking a shift in digital policy. Railway strikes continued as NS management and unions remained deadlocked despite a final offer from the company.
The Middle East conflict evolved as reports emerged of Iran requesting a ceasefire through Gulf state intermediaries, while Netanyahu rejected any negotiations. Evening coverage noted Trump's call for immediate evacuation of Tehran as Iran announced attacks "until sunrise," escalating from the previous days' nuclear facility strikes and rocket exchanges.