Breaking: Latest Updates on Israel-Hamas Conflict Unfold in Real Time

Officials from Egypt and Qatar were in Paris ⁣to discuss‌ a new Israeli truce proposal for ‌Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu⁢ of Israel said that ⁣discussions ‍would continue‍ this week, signaling potential ⁢progress toward⁢ an agreement. Israel⁢ presented a proposal for Egypt and Qatar to take to Hamas. The talks were constructive, but significant gaps remained.​ The negotiators planned to leave​ Paris, but discussions were expected to continue in the next few days. Israeli ​leaders have vowed to continue ‌their war against Hamas until the organization’s military capabilities and ability to rule ⁣Gaza are dismantled. Efforts to free more‌ hostages have ⁣stalled since an initial deal ⁣in November. About 136 ‌people taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack remain unaccounted⁣ for.‌ There was no immediate ⁤information about where further⁣ talks would take place⁢ or when. The families of the hostages and their supporters have increased pressure on the negotiators.