Editors opened with continued Israeli violations in Gaza and the withdrawal from Qalandiya camp after a two-day assault, but the dominant story was the signing of a Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani defense pact in Mecca. By midday, coverage shifted to Iran's warning to Gulf states against the alliance, threatening strikes if attacked. UNICEF's report of 300 children killed in Gaza since the ceasefire drew attention, alongside settler attacks and land seizures in the West Bank. In the evening, reports emerged of Saudi Arabia depleting 86% of its Patriot missiles, and US-Iran talks on Hormuz progressing toward a deal. Israeli cabinet infighting over Gaza's roadmap and prisoner visit bans also featured.