The day's coverage was dominated by Israeli Minister Smotrich's order to evict the Khan al-Ahmar community, widely reported as retaliation for ICC arrest warrant reports. This story evolved from morning threats to afternoon confirmation, with Palestinian officials calling it a war crime. Concurrently, the seizure of 40 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla and arrest of 345 activists, including the sister of Ireland's president, was a major focus. In the afternoon, editors highlighted escalating violence in Gaza and southern Lebanon, with multiple airstrikes and Hezbollah attacks. By evening, Iran's Supreme Leader claimed the war elevated Iran to a major power, while Trump set a deadline for a strike on Iran.