Amidst growing international pressure, Hamas has shown increased flexibility in hostage negotiations, according to Arab media. Simultaneously, Israel has implemented daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza, lasting 10 hours, and approved crucial infrastructure projects, including a UAE-funded water pipeline and power upgrades for a desalination plant. These actions, aimed at alleviating civilian suffering, could potentially restart stalled talks this week. However, the moves have faced internal opposition within Israel.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.