Israel War cabinet has approved new guidelines regarding the hostage-ceasefire indirect talks with Hamas. According to media reports, the war cabinet has communicated to the negotiating team including Mossad Chief David Barnea and Shin Bet Director, Ronen Bar to continue negotiations for the
return of the hostages. The war cabinet had met after the families of the hostages released footage of the abduction of five female soldiers from Nahal Oz base by Hamas on October 7. At least 128 hostages are still in Hamas custody.