The Arab leaderships are still caught in their own illusion that the world will return to the pre-October 7 reality, but it won’t.

The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.

Mourners are burying the remains of one of the last hostages released in the first phase of the ceasefire between Hamas militants and Israel.

Hamas detailed Israel's violations of the ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, the Gaza Municipality warned of an impending environmental disaster.

Israel foils mass bus bombings, slain hostages returned from Gaza • Oded Lifshitz, Ariel and Kfir Bibas' remains identified • Fourth body unidentified, confirmed as not being Shiri Bibas | Page 3 of 4

The families of hostages still in Gaza are struggling to maintain hope they'll see their loved ones soon as uncertainty swirls over the future of the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

White House doesn’t confirm Witkoff behind proposal to extend deal's 1st stage, as Jerusalem contends; relatives of captives urge bringing everyone back before any renewed fighting