Israeli Army Concludes Operations in Gaza

The Israeli army has concluded its military operations in the Gaza Strip, according to state media reports, which cite senior security officials. The Kan TV news channel indicated that the Rafah Brigade of Hamas has been defeated and is essentially non-existent. Israeli defense officials are now suggesting that it is an opportune time to negotiate a hostage deal, given the disbandment of Hamas's fighting units. Concurrently, Israeli representatives participated in ceasefire negotiations in Doha, taking precautions to avoid an Iranian attack by traveling via Abu Dhabi. A joint statement from the US, Egypt, and Qatar highlighted ongoing intensive discussions aimed at finalizing a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Amid these developments, Iran has reportedly decided to delay any retaliatory actions against Israel, allowing time for the mediation efforts to progress.