Fighting continues between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip in Palestine. Qatar and other organizations are intervening to halt the fighting and release the hostages.
U.S. media reports that there are currently no talks underway. There is still only a minimum framework in place. Some believe that it will still take time for negotiations to be concluded. *We will update you on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 1st, Japan time.[Updated from time to time] Combat halted, hostage release, negotiations will take time to come to fruition?.