Editors led with the ongoing settler siege of Qusra, now in its seventh day, as Israeli forces continued to expel Palestinians rather than remove the settlers. The story dominated coverage, with reports of settler attacks on municipal workers and US pressure on Netanyahu to condemn the violence. In Gaza, ceasefire violations persisted: a child was shot, homes were demolished, and the health ministry warned of oxygen station failures. The recovery of 12 martyrs' remains in Gaza City was also reported. In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed 11 people, prompting Hezbollah to vow retaliation and condemn the 'massacre'. Domestically, voter registration opened for the first legislative elections in 20 years, a significant political development.