Two people lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium, with the attacker still at large. The terrorist threat level in Belgium has been raised to the highest level. The attacker, who identified as Abdesalem Al Guilani and claimed to be a member of the terrorist group DAESH, said he killed three Swedes. The victims were likely Swedish citizens attending a national soccer match in Belgium. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo expressed condolences to his Swedish counterpart and emphasized their partnership in combating terrorism.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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