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Sources indicate discussions could include release of up to 11 living hostages held in Gaza and lengthy ceasefire as mediators work toward month-end target.

The Israeli response follows earlier reports about a Hamas compromise regarding the number of living hostages to be released in the Egyptian proposal.

At the center of the investigation is the suspected leak of classified information from Israeli security agencies. The State Attorney’s Office has imposed a total gag order on the case.

Magen, who died at the age of 88, served in the Mossad intelligence agency for nearly 39 years. She was involved in numerous major intelligence operations and left a profound impact on generations of Mossad personnel.

The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar quoted Egyptian officials expressing optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal. The report also said Turkey is actively involved in the negotiations. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump is pushing a broader regional agreement that could ultimately lead to normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

"We hope it will be accepted so we can enter a stage of calm, after which a number of hostages and prisoners can be released," the Egyptian minister told Al-Ghad.

Isabel Oakeshott's brief hospitalization at Ichilov Hospital sparked a column praising Israel's medical system while highlighting stark differences with Britain's NHS.

The president hosted former hostages Yair Horn, Aviva Siegel, and her husband Keith Siegel, all of whom shared painful testimonies about their time in captivity.

Three battalions, two special forces units and a Border Police force are taking part in the operation. Troops are focusing on arresting wanted suspects and locating sensitive targets, with the broader objective being a comprehensive raid on Balata Camp.