Israel and Hamas face prospect of restarting talks, famine looms in Gaza Strip. An Israeli negotiating team arrived in Qatar on the 18th, and talks have resumed.

The outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain as there is a large gap between the claims of both sides. Charities providing medical supplies to Gaza residents held demonstrations in London, calling for food to be allowed in as residents are on the brink of famine.. A spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mediating in negotiations for a cessation of hostilities, responded to an interview with NHK.