The day was shaped by two dominant editorial priorities: the passage of the 'Terror-Free Türkiye' framework law through the Justice Commission after 18 hours of debate, and a coordinated government offensive against organized crime. Early morning headlines from Hürriyet, Sabah, and Bianet led with the law's approval, framing it as a historic step. By afternoon, Justice Minister Gürlek and Interior Minister Çiftçi held a security summit in Esenyurt, delivering a blunt message that the state would 'ride on the heads' of criminal groups. This was echoed across Milliyet, Sabah, and Gerçek Gündem. The arrest of the Ermenek mine disaster's main suspect after eight years and the suspension of Menderes Mayor İlkay Çiçek on bribery charges reinforced the law-and-order narrative. Meanwhile, the Makkah Defense Agreement continued to generate diplomatic commentary, with officials denying it targeted Iran.