Israel
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, special envoys for former President Donald Trump, joined indirect Israel–Hamas ceasefire talks in Egypt to push a deal, but key issues remained unresolved.
Israel intercepted at least three boats from a new Gaza-bound aid flotilla off the coast of Gaza on Wednesday, detaining activists whom authorities said would be deported.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she had been reported to the International Criminal Court for alleged complicity in genocide over her government's support for Israel during remarks on television.
Hamas demanded the release of Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison during negotiations with Israel over which Palestinian prisoners would be freed in exchange for hostages held in Gaza.