Daily brief
The US and Hamas have held direct talks in Cairo to advance a Gaza ceasefire, according to reports. The discussions come amid ongoing regional tensions and warnings from Egypt that global focus on Gaza is waning. The Gaza conflict was also a central topic at a parliamentary meeting in Istanbul.
The Israeli army chief approved the return to service of soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee. (ongoing coverage)
A UK defense official met with the Ramallah governor, who had held meetings with released terrorists.
Settlers attempted to steal Palestinian-owned sheep in the Hebron Hills as violence in the West Bank escalates.
Press groups petitioned the High Court to accelerate the case for media access to Gaza.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary