Morning headlines focused on an unprecedented rebellion within the Israeli military, with 1,000 air force pilots signing a petition demanding an end to the Gaza war and return of hostages. Netanyahu claimed the protesting soldiers aimed to topple his government. By afternoon, reports indicated hundreds of armored forces and navy soldiers had joined the pilot protests.
Ahmed Manasra was released after 10 years in Israeli detention, attracting significant coverage. Meanwhile, Trump claimed serious progress on hostage negotiations, suggesting a prisoner exchange deal might materialize within days.
The humanitarian crisis intensified with WHO reporting 75% of UN missions prevented from entering Gaza and 12,500 patients requiring medical evacuation. Reports described desperate Gazans cooking "pseudo-food" using torn clothes and destroyed furniture.
The day's death toll reached 40 Palestinians with 146 injuries according to Gaza health ministry, part of a total exceeding 50,886 since the war began.