A bomb attack was carried out at the governor’s office in the northern Afghan province of Balkh. Asif Waziri, a spokesperson for the Balkh police, stated, “At around 9:00 a.m. today, an explosion occurred on the second floor of the governor’s office. The explosion killed Governor Mohammad Dawood Muzamil and two civilians.” Waziri indicated that an investigation into the attack has started and that he will provide more details as the situation becomes clear. Local security sources said that five people were injured and taken to the hospital. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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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