LIVEBLOG: Israeli war cabinet convenes; Red Cross to visit hostages and provide medical aid to those in need - report

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh stated that the group is 'close to reaching a truce agreement' with Israel and it has sent its response to Qatari mediators
Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Hamas political bureau, on Tuesday stated that the group was "close to reaching a truce agreement." He announced that Hamas has delivered its response to Qatari mediators.
Another senior Hamas official Aizat al-Rishek told Al Jazeera: "We leave the announcement of the details of the agreement to our brothers in Qatar. We have given our answer. They will complete the matter in the next few hours and then announce the achievement of this agreement. We hope it will be completed," said Haniyeh.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced killing of two soldiers killed fighting in Gaza: Captain (res.) Arnon Moshe Avraham Benvenisti Vaspi and Staff sergeant Ilya Senkin. The IDF has lost 67 troops in the ground operation in the Strip.
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Pro-Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed publishes the stages of the expected hostage deal between Hamas and Israel
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The war will continue until all the hostages are returned, Hamas is eliminated, and their is no threats for Israel in Gaza, says PM Netanyahu
Red Cross ‘authorized’ by Hamas to visit Israeli hostages and provide medical aid to those in need
During the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear that part of the agreed outline will be visits by the Red Cross to hostages who have not yet been released - including the supply of medicine
Journalist Amit Segal: "Israel will return to intense ground action in Gaza"
'According to the defense minister's proposal, a sentence will be added to the government's decision that states: Immediately after exhausting all options within the framework of the agreement reached, Israel will return to intense ground action in the Gaza Strip.'
🚨Rocket alert sounds in Galilee, northern Israel
IDF Spokesperson: Following the alert that was activated in the Lower Galilee region, Shugar intercepts an Iron Dome towards an IDF remotely piloted aircraft that has been identified as having a technical malfunction.
The launch was carried out in a controlled manner and there is no fear of a security incident.
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari gives briefing amid developments regarding a hostage deal
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White House says Russia's Wagner Group preparing delivery of air defense system to Hezbollah or Iran
IDF spokesperson releases photos of breaching of the front door in the terrorist tunnel in Shifa

Israeli Media reports: Hamas claims that 30 children and 8 mothers, and 12 older women will be released to make up to 50. Hamas will try to bring the rest of the children and mothers during the days of the truce as well.
In response to hostile aircrafts launched at Israel from Lebanon, the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah terrorist targets
Following a warning about the infiltration of hostile aircraft in the north of the country a short time ago, interceptors were launched at a number of suspicious aerial targets that crossed from the territory of Lebanon towards the territory of the Western Galilee, the incident has ended.
IDF forces attacked an anti-tank launcher earlier today in the Lebanese border area.
Also, the IDF is now attacking targets of the terrorist organization Hezbollah
Far-right Otzma Yehudit party says it will oppose proposed hostage deal
Religious Zionism party also says proposed hostage deal ‘bad for Israel’s security,’ will not back it.
Despite this, cabinet leaders believe they can secure a majority for the vote.
South African parliament calls on government to shutter Israeli embassy
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🚨Alert sirens sound in northern Israel
🚨 Rocket alert sounds across central Israel towns
Rocket strikes highway in central Israel during rocket barrage. 10 rockets fired at Rishon Lezion area, 1 misfired and lands in Gaza.
🚨Alert sirens sound in northern Israel, report of hostile aircraft intrusion
Interceptions of drones reported in northern Israel
Palestinian Media report: Ismail Haniyeh's grandson killed in Gaza
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🚨 Rocket alert sounds in Ashkelon and Israeli towns near Gaza
The IDF responds to launches detected from Lebanon with artillery and mortar fire
According to the IDF spokesperson, in the last few hours, a number of launches towards Israeli territory from Lebanese territory have been detected. IDF forces attack with artillery, mortars and tanks the sources of fire.
Israel kills deputy commander of Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades in Lebanon - report
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🚨Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and in Israeli towns near Lebanon
Heavy barrage of rockets, two rounds of rocket fire sirens heard