"Israeli Security Cabinet Discusses Gaza Talks as Israel-Hamas War Hits Day 186"
The Israeli security cabinet discusses a proposed hostage release deal, with no set date for a Rafah operation, while the U.S. awaits a response from Hamas. U.S. President Biden criticizes Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, and families of American hostages in Gaza meet with U.S. Vice President Harris. U.S. aid chief sees increased assistance for Gaza, while concerns arise about the future of U.S. military aid to Israel. Additionally, Israel targets a Hezbollah facility in Syria, and an in-person meeting between Israeli and U.S. officials on the planned Rafah operation is set for the coming weeks.