"Progress in Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Talks as Hamas Joins Negotiations in Cairo"

Israel is demanding reassurances on the fate of its hostages before attending talks in Cairo for a new ceasefire with Hamas, as pressure grows for a humanitarian pause in the conflict. The US has indicated that Israel has "more or less accepted" a deal that would see the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, but Hamas is reportedly refusing to disclose which hostages are still alive. The push for a ceasefire comes after a deadly incident at an aid convoy outside Gaza City and warnings of famine in northern Gaza, with the Norwegian Refugee Council describing the situation as "worse, much worse."