The EU Informal Leaders Summit concluded without consensus on appointing new senior officials for the next five years. Leaders from 27 member countries discussed candidates for President of the European Council, President of the European Commission, and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policies. Despite expectations, no agreement was reached. European Council President Charles Michel described the meeting as productive but acknowledged more time is needed. Talks will resume at next week’s EU summit.
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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