Netanyahu stated that forming a government in coalition with Arab parties would be “a disgrace and a shame.”

European officials discussed the need to bolster their own capabilities, reduce dependence on the United States, and diversify suppliers of "critical technologies," according to Bloomberg. The news agency reported that the EU seeks to avoid Ukraine’s mistakes in relying on Starlink.

The Russian leader stressed that Russia values its effective coordination with Equatorial Guinea on the international stage

Netanyahu and Eisenkot camps clashed over Israel election projections. Opposition leaders insisted the result was a defeat for the government, despite narrower exit poll figures.