On day 461 of the Israel-Hamas war, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that ceasefire negotiations and the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza were “very close.” The Biden administration aims to finalize the deal before President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Meanwhile, the body of Youssef al-Ziadna, a hostage, was recovered from Gaza on Wednesday. The status of his son, Hamza, remains unknown.
Intense fighting continues in northern Gaza, with three soldiers killed during a battle in Beit Hanoun.
