Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Ceasefire Negotiations

The Israeli military reported conducting strikes on 130 targets across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. These strikes were aimed at Hamas command and control structures, storage facilities, weapons, and launchers.

Ceasefire Negotiations

The office of the Israeli prime minister announced that an Israeli negotiating team would travel to Qatar for ceasefire discussions. The statement also indicated that Hamas had requested amendments to the truce proposal, which Israel described as unacceptable.

Hamas stated that it was prepared to enter negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. According to a statement released late Friday, Hamas provided a positive response to the ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States.

The U.S. president indicated on Friday that a ceasefire agreement could be reached within the coming week.

Regional Developments

Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem stated that the group would not disarm before Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon and halts airstrikes. This statement was made in a video address during a gathering in Beirut’s southern suburbs for the Shiite holy day of Ashoura.