Trump announced a two-week deadline for deciding whether to attack Iran, escalating from the previous day's approved strike plans. Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv's stock exchange and Soroka Hospital, with sources reporting 65 casualties and extensive infrastructure damage. Iran clarified it targeted Mossad headquarters adjacent to the hospital rather than medical facilities directly.
Gaza's death toll reached 55,706 as Israeli forces killed 69 Palestinians in 24 hours, including 16 civilians waiting for aid. The European Union declared Israel's actions constitute genocide, marking the first formal EU position on the matter. Palestinian settlers killed one person and wounded eight in Sourif, while Israeli forces demolished homes in Jenin and Tulkarm for the 144th consecutive day.
Netanyahu connected Iran's potential fall to Hamas's collapse and hostage returns, while postponing his son's wedding due to war costs. Communications remained severed across central and southern Gaza for the third day.