Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least 59 people over two days, including 17 who were reportedly seeking shelter at a school. The strikes come a week after Israeli forces killed Hamas' military head and leader, Yahya Sinwar, and as the militant group continues searching for a successor. See war updates here.
Meanwhile, US and Israeli negotiators are expected to travel to Qatar's capital, Doha, this weekend to renew stalled talks over a cease-fire and hostage-release deal. The US saw Sinwar as an obstacle in negotiations, but it isn't clear if Hamas is willing to return to the table. Options for a plan reportedly include one from Egypt, which calls for a two-week pause in fighting in exchange for the release of six hostages. Roughly 97 hostages taken Oct. 7, 2023, are still in Hamas' captivity.
In neighboring Lebanon, Israeli and Hezbollah forces continued to trade fire (see updates, w/maps), particularly in the southern part of the country. Hezbollah has also lost both its leader and presumed successor.
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