Dutch newspapers prioritized the persistent international and domestic developments. Early reports focused on the White House's admission of President Trump's name appearing in Epstein files, a detail known since May, with subsequent coverage highlighting Trump's attempts to deflect attention. The Gaza conflict remained a central focus, evolving from discussions on individual EU member state actions against Israel in the absence of unified sanctions, to a significant evening development: France's announced intention to officially recognize Palestine as a state in September. Domestically, the ongoing internet shutdown at the Public Prosecution Service forced courts to revert to paper processes, underscoring the severe practical impact of this prolonged outage. Economically, the European Central Bank maintained interest rates, with a September reduction becoming less certain.