"Israeli Intelligence Confirms 31 Hostages Dead as Hamas Considers Truce Deal"

Thirty-one of the 136 hostages held by Hamas have died since their capture in October, with more than 100 others still in captivity. The Israeli military is working to confirm the number of deceased hostages, while families continue to advocate for their release. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Britain have targeted Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, and Houthi militants have continued to disrupt shipping in the region despite recent military strikes against them. Efforts to negotiate a peace deal in Gaza are ongoing, with Hamas showing a "generally positive" response to the latest cease-fire plan.