The Israel-Hamas war|The negotiations
Source: Netanyahu backs down on promise in negotiations
Benjamin Netanyahu is backing away from one of the points in the cease-fire agreement currently being discussed between Israel and Hamas, CNN writes, citing sources. The Israeli prime minister has previously agreed that all Palestinians should be allowed to return to the northern parts of Gaza in the event of a ceasefire.
Netanyahu has now reportedly changed his mind and wants soldiers banned from returning to northern Gaza.
CNN writes that the new Israeli demand risks putting a damper on the negotiations, which have made great progress in recent weeks.
As recently as last week, the American channel had information that the framework for an agreement was in place.
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The Israel-Hamas warThe attacks
At least 71 dead in Israeli attack on Khan Yunis - hundreds injured
Many people have been killed and injured in an Israeli attack on Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, several media reports. The attacks reportedly hit buildings and tents in the al-Mawasi camp. It has been designated by Israel as a so-called humanitarian zone.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza states that at least 71 people have been killed in the attacks. Over 289 people are said to have been injured. The Palestinian government condemns the attack and calls it a "brutal massacre", according to AFP.
The target of the attack is said to have been Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, who is said to have been in the area, writes the Times of Israel and refers to a statement from the Israeli army. Deif has been singled out as the mastermind behind the terrorist attack on October 7 and is already one of Israel's main targets.
Argentina labels Hamas terrorist - freezes assets
Argentina's government has decided to designate the Islamist movement Hamas as a terrorist, AP reports. At the same time, the country freezes the group's assets in Argentina.
The decision, announced by President Javier Milei's office on Friday, is seen as symbolic and part of the government's efforts to strengthen ties with the United States and Israel.
In a statement, the government mentions both Hamas' terrorist attack in Israel on October 7 and the group's close ties to Iran. The decision comes days before the anniversary of an attack on a Jewish community in the capital Buenos Aires in 1994. 85 people died and Argentina has singled out the Iranian-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah as responsible.
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