Netanyahu emphasised the need for strategic and careful decision-making by the war cabinet. stating, "We are continuing now to speak with our enemy about continuing to free hostages -- speaking with fire."
Speaking at a press conference at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, Macron said he would be travelling to Qatar to "work together on a new truce deal as soon as possible".
Israel recalled its negotiators team from Qatar after their talks with Hamas reached a "dead end", CNN reported citing a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's office (PMO).
The forces also confiscanted 5,000 Shekels in cash (USD 1,350) intended for funding terrorism, M-16 rifles, incendiary materials and dozens of illegal vehicles.
The protester remains in a critical condition after being intervened by a security guard at the scene. The guard also sustained burn injuries while trying to save the protstor, and his condition remains uncertain, police said.
As Israel prepares for the strong possibility of a resumption of war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces is also currently in a heightened state of alert and preparedness along the border with Lebanon, responding to the continuous threats posed by Hezbollah.
Sirens in Israel alarmed on Friday morning as a rocket was launched from within Gaza, the attack would be the first in a week, being launched an hour before the end of the agreed ceasefire between the two forces, reported The Times of Israel.