In the morning, a large counter-terrorism operation targeting DEAŞ/ISIS resulted in 298 arrests across 47 provinces, with Interior Minister Yerlikaya announcing the details. The Istanbul earthquake that occurred the previous evening continued to generate analysis about its significance.
By midday, Israel's firing on diplomats, including Turkish officials, triggered sharp condemnation from Turkey's Foreign Ministry, calling for accountability. This incident coincided with MSF's criticism of "ridiculously inadequate" aid allowed into Gaza.
President Erdoğan attended the Turkic States Organization summit in Hungary, emphasizing support for Turkish Cypriots and solidarity among Turkic nations.
The Istanbul Municipality corruption investigation continued with new developments, including the release of suspect Ertan Yıldız to house arrest and trustees appointed to another company linked to the case.
By evening, Istanbul's public transit crisis loomed as private bus operators announced they would stop service the next day over unpaid debts from the municipality.