The Ceuta crisis dominated for the twelfth day, with the government declaring a 'situation of interest for national security' and establishing a unified command led by Minister Torres. Defense Minister Margarita Robles appeared in Congress, apologizing to Ceuta residents and asserting the enclaves' sovereignty. The central development was a public rift between Robles and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska: Robles claimed the CNI had warned of the assault a day prior, while Marlaska denied any reports. This contradiction fueled political fallout, with the government also approving reforms to asylum and immigration laws to expedite expulsions. Meanwhile, protests continued in Ceuta, and Moroccan officials made provocative statements about 'liberating' the enclaves.