Gulf states welcomed Trump's cease-fire while emphasizing the need to protect freedom of navigation and cease the attacks on countries in the region. The Palestinian Authority also welcomed the cease-fire, saying it must include Lebanon and the Palestinian territories

In the White House, Netanyahu assessed that Iran would be unable to close the Strait of Hormuz and that protests would lead to the regime's fall. Trump's aides dismissed his plans as 'bullshit' and 'farcical,' but didn't stand up to the president

Individuals close to Sara and Yair Netanyahu oppose his pick for Doron Cohen, according to sources close to the prime minister, who says his family seeks to ensure future civil servant appointments are not blocked by the new commissioner