Overview

• Hamas has been using Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza as a military base, according to the hospital's chief, Ahmad Kahlot, who admitted to being a senior Hamas official.
• Hamas operatives, including doctors, nurses, and clerks, have been operating out of the hospital, using it as a safe place to avoid being targeted.
• Hamas has also used the hospital to house hostages and transport bodies using a private ambulance service.
• Intensive talks are ongoing for another cease-fire and hostage release deal, with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh heading to Egypt for negotiations.
• Malaysia has announced that Israeli ships are no longer allowed to dock or take on cargo at any of its ports due to Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip.