Hamas and other Palestinian factions in Gaza have agreed to hand over a portion of their weapons to a prospective self-government, though they have ruled out full disarmament.

Palestinian resistance factions and Hezbollah have issued strong condemnations following the assassination of a Lebanese journalist, calling for accountability.

Representatives of Hamas are holding discussions in Cairo with Egypt regarding the next steps for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Meetings with other Palestinian factions are also planned.