A Washington Post report revealed that the Mossad did not approve the operation in Qatar. The agency had drafted a plan involving operatives on the ground to assassinate Hamas leaders, but when it declined to carry it out, Israel opted for an airstrike instead.

The Syrian president confirmed that negotiations are taking place with Israel aimed, from Damascus’ perspective, at renewing the 1974 ceasefire agreement. This would require Israel to withdraw from areas it captured over the past year, including Mount Hermon.

Al Arabiya reported Friday that Egypt has allegedly decided to reduce its security coordination with Israel until further notice, following the strike in Qatar targeting senior Hamas officials. The report, which cited unnamed sources, has not been confirmed by any other outlet.

The suspect in the shooting of conservative activist and pro-Israel supporter Charlie Kirk is Tyler Robinson, 22, according to two sources familiar with the investigation. Robinson comes from a Mormon family. His parents, Matt and Amber, are registered Republican voters. On Halloween in 2017, he dressed up in a Trump-themed costume.