The fourth day of the Yenidoğan gang trial brought revelations about systematic infant deaths, with nurse defendants providing detailed testimony about financial motivations. The military lieutenants controversy evolved as their lawyers issued statements clarifying the sword ceremony timeline, while CHP leader Özgür Özel disclosed details of his meeting with MIT head İbrahim Kalın regarding security cooperation.
Severe weather disrupted Istanbul's transportation, with ferry services cancelled and traffic congestion reaching 90%. The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Netanyahu generated responses across Turkey's political spectrum, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasizing its significance.
By evening, authorities captured Servet Bozkurt, who had committed two murders while under house arrest. The parliament approved increased penalties for unauthorized emergency vehicle lights, while Schengen visa rejections for Turkish citizens showed a marked increase.