A powerful explosion rocked a house in Arlington County, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., leaving the surrounding area shaken. Police responded to reports of repeated flares being fired from the house before the explosion occurred. According to Ashley Savage, a spokesperson for the Arlington County police, shots were fired from inside the house while they were attempting to secure a search warrant, followed by the explosion. The suspect was believed to be the sole person inside at the time. Firefighters battled the ensuing blaze for about 3 hours, managing to gain control, but any potential casualties remained unknown. Several officers sustained minor injuries in the blast.
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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