Israel and Hamas Engage in Doha Talks as Gaza Conflict Intensifies

Key negotiations focus on a potential ceasefire and hostage release, while humanitarian concerns escalate in Gaza.

Israeli and Hamas representatives are holding indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar, to discuss a ceasefire and the release of 98 hostages held by Hamas.
The Israeli military has approved plans for a phased withdrawal from parts of Gaza, with Hamas showing flexibility on this demand.
Tensions rise as thousands of Israelis protest for a hostage deal, with demonstrations in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem met by police crackdowns.
Germany commits €50 million in humanitarian aid for Syria during an international conference in Riyadh, emphasizing post-Assad recovery efforts.
Israel confirms airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen following drone attacks, further expanding the regional scope of its military operations.