A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Bitlis in early morning hours, while media focused on responses to Bahçeli's unexpected call for DEM Party-Öcalan dialogue. By noon, President Erdogan broke his silence, describing Bahçeli's proposal as "pattern-breaking" and confirming ongoing discussions.
The Justice Ministry evaluated DEM Party's İmralı application, while former politician Ufuk Uras suggested Erdogan would "greenlight" the initiative. Opposition leader Özel expressed conditional support if it would end terrorism.
Health Minister Memişoğlu announced plans for 1,000 new Family Health Centers and complete renovation of private hospital regulations, while the Radio and Television Supreme Council issued penalties to several TV channels over religious content. The Ministry of Justice denied specific claims about Öcalan as international media covered the Lebanon ceasefire implementation.