Armistice negotiations between Israel and Hamas, further talks likely in Qatar. Israel has indicated that it will carry out ground operations in the southern city of Rafah, which is home to nearly 1.5 million people.
Israel reportedly agreed to a six-week hiatus on the condition that some hostages be released. Prime Minister Netanyahu also emphasized in an interview with the American CBS television broadcast on the 25th that even if an agreement is reached in negotiations, he will continue with ground operations to destroy Hamas.