"Netanyahu Pursues New Deal for Gaza Hostages Despite Tragic Losses"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at new negotiations to recover hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, following talks between the chief of Mossad and the prime minister of Qatar. Netanyahu stated that Israel's offensive in Gaza had helped secure a partial hostage-release deal in November and promised to maintain intense military pressure on Hamas. Qatar confirmed that talks were underway for a possible new truce. However, Hamas stated that it would not engage in negotiations unless the aggression against its people stopped. Israeli forces admitted to mistakenly killing three Hamas-held hostages in Gaza City. The 10-week war has resulted in the deaths of thousands and the displacement of 85% of Gaza's population.