Hamas considers negotiations including cessation of fighting, Hezbollah “continues to resist”. Health officials in the Gaza Strip say the death toll has reached 27,019.
Tensions are also rising on the border with Lebanon, with Israeli media reporting that Defense Minister Gallant said "the military will soon be in action and the forces in the north will be reinforced" The release of the hostages is nearing due to military operations targeting terrorists above ground and underground. Hamas only responds to military pressure.