Negotiations are continuing between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas regarding a cessation of fighting. Israel and a mediating country have agreed to a plan to suspend fighting for about six weeks on the condition that Hamas releases approximately 40 hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to proceed with ground operations “even if negotiations are reached” U.S. presidential aide Sullivan “agreeing on hostage negotiations” However, he did not reveal any specific details, saying that negotiations are still ongoing.