Iranian missiles struck Israel's largest southern hospital early morning, hitting Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva and wounding over 200 people. Israel's defense minister declared Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei "cannot continue to exist" and threatened to intensify attacks on nuclear sites.
By afternoon, Trump backed away from immediate military action, announcing he would decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran. The White House confirmed contact with Iran while Trump weighs options, with sources revealing his concern about creating "another Libya" through regime change.
The Iran crisis overshadowed domestic developments as ICE raids faced new resistance. The LA Dodgers blocked federal agents from stadium grounds, while reports showed a 500% increase in assaults on ICE officers. Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges in her retrial, and Trump extended TikTok's deadline by 90 days. Veterans protested what they called Trump's "march to war" as Congress prepared for classified Iran briefings.