The Biden administration will send 500-pound bombs to Israel that had been held up since May over concerns about the Rafah invasion. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas War: US to send 500-pound bombs to Israel?

Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed on an interim governance plan for Gaza in the second phase of a potential hostage deal. The Washington Post is reporting that both sides have agreed to hand over control to a new Palestinian Force but on the ground deadly strikes continue to pound Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Fresh attack by Israel amid truce talks

Israel-Hamas War: Truce negotiations underway in Doha

Israel and Hamas have reportedly signalled their agreement that neither of them would rule in Gaza during the second phase of a potential ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas War: Reports claim Israel & Hamas strike Gaza interim govt deal

Associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly been deliberating the possible ouster of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas War: Yoav Gallant to be ousted?

Head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that his group would cease its cross-border attacks on Israel if a ceasefire was reached between Israel and&nbsp;Hamas, and that his group would recognise Hamas, the Palestinian ally's decision on Gaza truce negotiations.

Israel's retaliatory attack after Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack sparked hostilities in the Gaza Strip, and Hezbollah has exchanged nearly daily fire with Israeli forces in support of Hamas, raising fears of a full-fledged conflict.

Nasrallah stated, "Hamas is negotiating... on behalf of the whole axis of resistance," referring to regional pro-Iran forces opposing Israel and the US.

"Whatever Hamas accepts, everyone accepts and is satisfied with," he said.&nbsp;

"We do not ask (Hamas) to coordinate with us because the battle in the first instance is theirs," he added.

Nasrallah's statement comes days after meeting with a Hamas delegation led by Foreign Relations Chief Khalil al-Hayya, and just before talks to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal were about to start in Qatar on the Gaza war, which is currently in its tenth month.&nbsp;

Hamas has signalled that it may remove its demand for a "complete" ceasefire, which Israel has consistently rejected, as a prerequisite for starting truce talks.

"If a ceasefire is reached, and we all hope for that... our front will cease-fire without any discussion," Hezbollah supremo said.&nbsp;

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"That is a commitment because it is a support front and we have been clear (about this) from the start," he added.

"We will never allow any attack that the Israeli enemy might carry out against Lebanon (even) if there is a ceasefire in Gaza," Nasrallah added.

"We will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to bring about the desired result" in our fight against Hezbollah, "even if there is a ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday.

According to an AFP count, since October, cross-border conflict in Lebanon has claimed the lives of around 500 individuals, the majority of them were combatants but also included 95 civilians.

According to the officials, at least 29 persons have died on the Israeli side, most of them were soldiers.

(With inputs from agencies)

Head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that his group would cease its cross-border attacks on Israel if a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hamas, and that his group would recognise Hamas, the Palestinian ally's decision on Gaza truce negotiations.

Head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that his group would cease its cross-border attacks on Israel if a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hamas, and that his group would recognise Hamas, the Palestinian ally's decision on Gaza truce negotiations. Israel's retaliatory attack after Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack sparked hostilities in the Gaza Strip, and Hezbollah has exchanged nearly daily fire with Israeli forces in support of Hamas, raising fears of a full-fledged conflict. Nasrallah stated, "Hamas is negotiating... on behalf of the whole axis of resistance," referring to regional pro-Iran forces opposing Israel and the US. "Whatever Hamas accepts, everyone accepts and is satisfied with," he said. "We do not ask (Hamas) to coordinate with us because the battle in the first instance is theirs," he added. Nasrallah's statement comes days after meeting with a Hamas delegation led by Foreign Relations Chief Khalil al-Hayya, and just before talks to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal were about to start in Qatar on the Gaza war, which is currently in its tenth month. Hamas has signalled that it may remove its demand for a "complete" ceasefire, which Israel has consistently rejected, as a prerequisite for starting truce talks. "If a ceasefire is reached, and we all hope for that... our front will cease-fire without any discussion," Hezbollah supremo said. Also read: Israel military orders Gaza City residents to leave, intensifies operations "That is a commitment because it is a support front and we have been clear (about this) from the start," he added. "We will never allow any attack that the Israeli enemy might carry out against Lebanon (even) if there is a ceasefire in Gaza," Nasrallah added. "We will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to bring about the desired result" in our fight against Hezbollah, "even if there is a ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday. According to an AFP count, since October, cross-border conflict in Lebanon has claimed the lives of around 500 individuals, the majority of them were combatants but also included 95 civilians. According to the officials, at least 29 persons have died on the Israeli side, most of them were soldiers. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah poised to halt cross-border attacks if Gaza truce achieved, says chief Nasrallah

With truce talks looming Israel continues with its onslaught in the central Gaza strip. An Israeli strike hit a market in Nuseirat Camp troops tanks and aircraft engaged in combat in Gaza's biggest urban area. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas continues to witness more devastation. In fresh air strikes the IDF said it laid ways to a cohort of Hamas and Palestinian jihadists at a school in Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza. Watch in for more details!

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Israel police said that two people have been killed by rocket fire in Golan Heights. This came in Lebanese militant group retaliation after former bodyguard of its leader was killed in the Israeli strike.

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Two killed in Hezbollah attack in Golan Heights

Hezbollah carried out its largest air operation, deploying explosive drones against a mountaintop Israeli military intelligence base in the annexed Golan Heights.

Hezbollah, an Iran-backed ally of Hamas, has exchanged almost daily fire with Israeli forces since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel sparked war in the Gaza Strip.

Announcing the largest operation carried out by its aerial forces, Hezbollah said in a statement on Sunday&nbsp;(July 7) that its fighters sent multiple, successive squadrons of drones to target the reconnaissance centre" on Mount Hermon.

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Attacks and rhetoric have intensified in recent weeks, raising fears of an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, who last went to war in 2006.

The Lebanese movement stated that the drone attack was part of its "response" to the killing of an operative in a strike on Saturday (July 6), deep into eastern Lebanon, approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the border.

The Mount Hermon attack targeted intelligence systems, "destroying them and starting a major fire", Hezbollah said.

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It is worth mentioning that Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and later captured it in a move largely unrecognised by the international community.

The Israeli strike on Saturday killed "a key operative in Hezbollah's Aerial Defence Unit", the military&nbsp;said in a statement.

However, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated in a video from Mount Hermon that even if there is a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to achieve the desired result in the campaign against Hezbollah.

The cross-border violence has killed at least 497 people in Lebanon, mostly fighters but also including 95 civilians, according to an AFP tally.

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While on the Israeli side, at least 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have been killed, according to the authorities.

Tens of thousands of residents have been displaced from the border areas in both southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah carried out its largest air operation, deploying explosive drones against a mountaintop Israeli military intelligence base in the annexed Golan Heights.

Hezbollah carried out its largest air operation, deploying explosive drones against a mountaintop Israeli military intelligence base in the annexed Golan Heights. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed ally of Hamas, has exchanged almost daily fire with Israeli forces since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel sparked war in the Gaza Strip. Announcing the largest operation carried out by its aerial forces, Hezbollah said in a statement on Sunday (July 7) that its fighters sent multiple, successive squadrons of drones to target the reconnaissance centre" on Mount Hermon. × Attacks and rhetoric have intensified in recent weeks, raising fears of an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, who last went to war in 2006. The Lebanese movement stated that the drone attack was part of its "response" to the killing of an operative in a strike on Saturday (July 6), deep into eastern Lebanon, approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the border. The Mount Hermon attack targeted intelligence systems, "destroying them and starting a major fire", Hezbollah said. Also read: US to permanently dismantle ‘aid pier’ after successive failures: Report It is worth mentioning that Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and later captured it in a move largely unrecognised by the international community. The Israeli strike on Saturday killed "a key operative in Hezbollah's Aerial Defence Unit", the military said in a statement. However, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated in a video from Mount Hermon that even if there is a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to achieve the desired result in the campaign against Hezbollah. The cross-border violence has killed at least 497 people in Lebanon, mostly fighters but also including 95 civilians, according to an AFP tally. Also read: Israeli Army, Hamas in UN list of offenders committing violations While on the Israeli side, at least 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have been killed, according to the authorities. Tens of thousands of residents have been displaced from the border areas in both southern Lebanon and northern Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several cabinet members criticized Defense Minister Yoav Gallant yesterday for his refusal to support an ultra-Orthodox draft law. Watch in for more details!

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Ahead of the Israeli negotiating team's departure for further hostage deal talks in Cairo and Doha later this week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a list of what he said were non-negotiable Israeli demands. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu issues list of 'non-negotiable' deal demands

Thousands across Israel have been protesting daily this week demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accept a ceasefire deal to bring back the remaining hostages inside Gaza.

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Hamas tentatively accepted a US-backed proposal for a phased ceasefire in Gaza, abandoning its demand for an upfront commitment from Israel to end the war entirely. Watch in for more details!

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated his call to the west to step up pressure on Israel to accept the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. Watch in for more details!

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According to the latest reports, Hamas has accepted America's proposal to begin the release of Israeli hostages. There is renewed hope for a ceasefire in West Asia as Hamas has approved a US proposal for a phased ceasefire deal in Gaza dropping a key demand for a complete end to the war. Watch in for more details!

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Attempts to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza gained traction, after Hamas presented a revised proposal outlining the terms of an agreement. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gain momentum

Hamas has accepted a proposal by the United States (US) to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (July 6) citing a source from the Palestinian militant group.

Hamas has accepted a proposal by the United States (US) to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (July 6) citing a source from the Palestinian militant group. The source, who chose to remain anonymous, said that Hamas dropped a demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before signing the agreement, and would allow negotiations to achieve that throughout the first six-week phase. 'Proposal will end the Israel-Hamas war' A Palestinian official close to the internationally mediated peace efforts told Reuters that the proposal could lead to a framework agreement if embraced by Israel and would end the war. Also read | Hezbollah gets briefed by Hamas on ceasefire proposal, welcomes step, say sources The Hamas source, meanwhile, pointed out that the proposal ensured that mediators would guarantee a temporary ceasefire, aid delivery and withdrawal of Israeli troops as long as indirect talks continued to implement the second phase of the agreement. Israel is yet to comment on this development. Efforts to secure truce deal, hostage release intensify The efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza Strip have intensified in the past few days with active shuttle diplomacy among Washington, Israel and Qatar. On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Mossad Chief David Barnea returned from an initial meeting with mediators in Qatar and that negotiations would continue next week. Also watch | The West Asia Post: Israel's biggest land grab in West Bank in over 30 years × Earlier this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel was nearing its goal of taking out the military capabilities of Hamas. "We are advancing to the end of the phase of eliminating the terrorist army of Hamas, and there will be a continuation to strike its remnants," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Hamas accepts US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages

Israel's spy chief David Barnea negotiates in Qatar to free Gaza hostages from Hamas, mediated by the Qatari PM, with US backing for a six-week truce. Hezbollah's increased actions heighten tension. Israeli raids in Jenin killed 12.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli team visits Qatar for talks

A top&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages.

As an Israeli ended a first round of new talks with mediators in Qatar, Osama Hamdan also insisted that the group's military wing remains "in a good condition" to keep up the nine-month-old war.

Hamdan said there were no new concrete proposals in a document sent to Israel this week but "some ideas were proposed to overcome" Israeli reticence about a ceasefire.

"We are waiting to hear a response, likely today or tomorrow morning," he said. "If the response is positive, then we will discuss these ideas in detail because we will enter into the implementation discussion of these ideas, which... will not take long."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send the head of the Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, to Doha for talks with Qatari mediators and his delegation was expected to arrive on Friday.

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Because of the devastation of the war, both sides face mounting international and domestic pressure to halt the conflict that started with the&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;attacks in Israel on October 7.

The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;also seized 251 hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza, including 42 the army says are dead.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 38,011 people, also mostly civilians, according to the&nbsp;Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

"The goal of negotiations is to cease the aggression, withdraw forces and allow the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, including shelter, relief and other details," Hamdan said. "Ultimately, a fair and suitable prisoner exchange deal must be completed."

<h2>'Ball in Israel's court'&nbsp;</h2>

Netanyahu has said there can be no halt to hostilities until all hostages are freed. He has also insisted that Israel will not stop its campaign to destroy&nbsp;Hamas's military and governance capabilities.

US President Joe Biden announced a pathway to a truce deal in May which he said had been proposed by Israel. This included a six-week truce to allow for talks, the release of hostages and eventually a programme to rebuild devastated Gaza.

Hamdan blamed Israel for the deadlock since Biden's announcement. "The Israeli side has made every effort to complicate matters and obstruct progress."

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The&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;leadership is "not talking about a new proposal nor something new," the official said. Talks would be on the existing proposals.

"There are some ideas that have pushed things forward, and that is what has been discussed." He said the ideas had been "conveyed by the mediators to the American side, which welcomed them and passed them on to the Israeli side. Now the ball is in the Israeli court."

He said the Doha talks "will be a test for the US administration to see if it is willing to pressure the Zionist entity to accept these proposed ideas."

The official said that if the talks fail,&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;is ready to keep fighting. "I can say that, by the grace of God, the capabilities of the resistance remain in a good condition that allows it to continue."

In a separate statement,&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;said it rejected any proposals "that support plans to bring foreign forces into the (Gaza) Strip under any name or justification."

It added that Palestinian people "will not allow guardianship or the imposition of any external solutions" to the conflict. There have been calls, including from the Arab League, for UN peacekeepers to be deployed to Gaza.

A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages.

A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages. As an Israeli ended a first round of new talks with mediators in Qatar, Osama Hamdan also insisted that the group's military wing remains "in a good condition" to keep up the nine-month-old war. Hamdan said there were no new concrete proposals in a document sent to Israel this week but "some ideas were proposed to overcome" Israeli reticence about a ceasefire. "We are waiting to hear a response, likely today or tomorrow morning," he said. "If the response is positive, then we will discuss these ideas in detail because we will enter into the implementation discussion of these ideas, which... will not take long." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send the head of the Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, to Doha for talks with Qatari mediators and his delegation was expected to arrive on Friday. Also Read: Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say Because of the devastation of the war, both sides face mounting international and domestic pressure to halt the conflict that started with the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7. The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. Hamas also seized 251 hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza, including 42 the army says are dead. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 38,011 people, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. "The goal of negotiations is to cease the aggression, withdraw forces and allow the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, including shelter, relief and other details," Hamdan said. "Ultimately, a fair and suitable prisoner exchange deal must be completed." 'Ball in Israel's court' Netanyahu has said there can be no halt to hostilities until all hostages are freed. He has also insisted that Israel will not stop its campaign to destroy Hamas's military and governance capabilities. US President Joe Biden announced a pathway to a truce deal in May which he said had been proposed by Israel. This included a six-week truce to allow for talks, the release of hostages and eventually a programme to rebuild devastated Gaza. Hamdan blamed Israel for the deadlock since Biden's announcement. "The Israeli side has made every effort to complicate matters and obstruct progress." Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah says, 'would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza ceasefire' The Hamas leadership is "not talking about a new proposal nor something new," the official said. Talks would be on the existing proposals. "There are some ideas that have pushed things forward, and that is what has been discussed." He said the ideas had been "conveyed by the mediators to the American side, which welcomed them and passed them on to the Israeli side. Now the ball is in the Israeli court." He said the Doha talks "will be a test for the US administration to see if it is willing to pressure the Zionist entity to accept these proposed ideas." The official said that if the talks fail, Hamas is ready to keep fighting. "I can say that, by the grace of God, the capabilities of the resistance remain in a good condition that allows it to continue." In a separate statement, Hamas said it rejected any proposals "that support plans to bring foreign forces into the (Gaza) Strip under any name or justification." It added that Palestinian people "will not allow guardianship or the imposition of any external solutions" to the conflict. There have been calls, including from the Arab League, for UN peacekeepers to be deployed to Gaza.

Hamas official says expects quick Israeli response to ceasefire ‘ideas’

The Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

A&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;delegation headed by the group's deputy leader Khalil Al-Hayya briefed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah about the latest developments at a meeting in Beirut, the sources said.

Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement earlier that Nasrallah and Hayya had discussed the latest developments in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire for nearly nine months in hostilities that have played out in parallel to the Gaza conflict, raising fears of an all-out war between the heavily armed adversaries.

Hezbollah has said its campaign of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel has aimed to support Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

One of the sources, a Hezbollah official, told Reuters that the group would cease fire as soon as any Gaza ceasefire agreement takes effect, echoing previous statements from the group. "If there is a Gaza agreement, then from zero hour there will be a ceasefire in Lebanon," the official said.

The Hezbollah statement said Nasrallah received&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza Strip.

"They also discussed the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations these days, their atmosphere, and the proposals presented to reach an end to the treacherous aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," the statement said.

A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday he would send a delegation to resume negotiations, and an Israeli official said his country's team would be led by the head of the Mossad intelligence agency. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. A Hamas delegation headed by the group's deputy leader Khalil Al-Hayya briefed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah about the latest developments at a meeting in Beirut, the sources said. Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement earlier that Nasrallah and Hayya had discussed the latest developments in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire for nearly nine months in hostilities that have played out in parallel to the Gaza conflict, raising fears of an all-out war between the heavily armed adversaries. Hezbollah has said its campaign of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel has aimed to support Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza. One of the sources, a Hezbollah official, told Reuters that the group would cease fire as soon as any Gaza ceasefire agreement takes effect, echoing previous statements from the group. "If there is a Gaza agreement, then from zero hour there will be a ceasefire in Lebanon," the official said. The Hezbollah statement said Nasrallah received Hamas deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza Strip. "They also discussed the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations these days, their atmosphere, and the proposals presented to reach an end to the treacherous aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," the statement said. A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that Hamas had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday he would send a delegation to resume negotiations, and an Israeli official said his country's team would be led by the head of the Mossad intelligence agency. (With inputs from agencies)

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