Editors led with Israel's transfer of law enforcement powers in the West Bank from the military to the police, a move widely framed as de facto annexation. The decision, announced by Defense Minister Katz, drew immediate condemnation from Hamas and dominated coverage throughout the day. In Gaza, ceasefire violations continued with heavy gunfire and artillery shelling, and MSF warned that Israeli restrictions on engine oil and spare parts threaten hospitals and water systems. The humanitarian crisis deepened, with over 90% of the population living in tents and rubble. In Qusra, settlers maintained a siege on Palestinian homes for a fifth day, with France calling for prosecution of the attackers. Meanwhile, regional tensions escalated as the UAE accused Iran of attacking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's parliament advanced a bill to ban US and Israeli equipment from the strait.