Hamas said that talks with mediators were ongoing on Thursday to halt the Israeli offensive on Gaza, which resumed two days ago, and to push Israel to abide by the ceasefire deal. Hamas reiterated its commitment to the deal that was signed in January.

Israel ended its Hamas ceasefire with airstrikes across Gaza that killed hundreds. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the renewed strikes were "only the beginning" and vowed to maintain military pressure until Hamas releases the remaining hostages taken during the October 2023 attacks,