⌨Iranian forces launched three distinct missile waves against Israel, escalating from the previous day's promised 2,000-missile barrage. Morning reports documented varying casualty figures, with Palestinian sources claiming 6-14 Israeli deaths and over 240 wounded. Iran targeted the Weizmann Institute, described as Israel's primary military research center, while Netanyahu made his first public appearance since the attacks began, visiting missile impact sites in southern Tel Aviv.
Israel responded by striking Iran's Mashhad airport in what sources called its most distant airstrike in history, while reportedly assassinating 14 Iranian nuclear scientists. Trump announced ongoing peace negotiations between Iran and Israel, contradicting the escalating violence. Palestinian media reported Israel smuggled drones into Iran using methods similar to the pager operations.
Gaza violence continued with 65 killed in 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 55,362 since October 7. Israeli forces converted aid convoys into what Palestinian sources termed "death traps," targeting civilians seeking assistance.