Delegations from Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Israel are set to meet in Rome to continue Gaza truce talks. The goal is to achieve a ceasefire, allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, ensure freedom of movement for citizens, and secure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Rafah crossing. Previous negotiations in Cairo and Doha showed little progress.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed optimism for a possible cease-fire deal during a visit to former U.S. President Trump’s estate. Meanwhile, conflict escalated in other regions, with U.S.-British naval coalition airstrikes in Hodeidah, Yemen, and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah members.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon expressed concerns over the escalating conflict and urged all parties to return to the path of peace. The situation remains tense across different fronts, calling for immediate diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflicts.