"Advancements in Gaza Truce Talks and Hostage Deal Negotiations in Cairo"

Truce talks in Cairo between Israel and Hamas are reportedly making progress, with all parties agreeing on basic points, according to Egypt's Al-Qahera News. Israeli tank maneuvers near the Gaza border continue as Israel demands the release of hostages as a condition for a ceasefire, while Hamas seeks a permanent ceasefire, Israeli forces' withdrawal from Gaza, and the return of displaced people. Thousands of Israeli protesters in Jerusalem rallied for the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza, as Western countries express concern over the high Palestinian civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from the conflict.