Last week, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry refuted claims of Bohdanivka’s capture by Russia, acknowledging only partial control by Russian forces in certain areas of the village. Unofficial sources, supported by footage from Bohdanivka and Chasiv Yar, suggest that the village may indeed be under Russian control. - Newsx
Hamas rejected Israel s ceasefire proposal, describing it as "intransigent", and stated that it did not meet the demands of Palestinian factions. The group will study the proposal further before responding. Talks in Cairo also involved efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, but no progress was reported. Israel expressed readiness for a prisoners-for-hostages deal but insisted on an invasion of Rafah.
Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Tuesday with US families whose loved ones were taken hostage by Hamas amid ongoing negotiations for the release of remaining hostages and a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza.
On Day 186 of the war in Gaza, Netanyahu said the Rafah ground incursion will happen even as his government is under increasing pressure to agree to a ceasefire following the killing of seven
Netanyahu said victory against the Hamas requires entry into Rafah. ‘…the elimination of the terrorist battalions there. It will happen - there is a date’