UNRWA, the UN agency supporting the Gaza Strip, may cease operations due to funding suspension. UNRWA has seen major funding from major donor countries, including Japan, after several employees were suspected of being involved in attacks on Israel by the Islamic organization Hamas.
Israel and Qatar, which is acting as a mediator, have proposed that Hamas release the hostages in stages in exchange for a cessation of fighting. Hezbollah executives: continue to resist Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks on Gaza Strip.