The day began with a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Malatya, causing schools to close and raising concerns about a major fault line. In the morning, CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu broke a six-month silence with a video calling for party purification, gaining support from some MPs. By afternoon, Turkey strongly condemned Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's abuse of Gaza flotilla activists. In the evening, President Erdoğan spoke with US President Trump, focusing on Syria stability, while the EFES-2026 military exercise showcased Turkey's defense capabilities.