The Government Media Office in Gaza reported that the death toll from the Israeli army’s attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Deir al-Balah in the center of the Gaza Strip during the night hours has risen to 21. The office also stated that another attack was carried out on the Ibn Rushd School, where civilians were taking shelter, and that 3 Palestinians were killed. A total of 93 civilians were injured in the 2 attacks.
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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