Prime Minister Netanyahu described the talks with Blinken as "positive," during which his office again affirmed Israel's commitment to an American proposal for release of hostages again considering Israel's security needs. 

Negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip are set to resume in Cairo on Wednesday. The upcoming talks will involve delegations from the three main mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and the United States—as well as representatives from Israel.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has recently reached out to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to urge the militant group Hamas to participate in upcoming peace talks. These indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday, thanks to US intervention.

India and Israel have taken a significant step forward in their strategic partnership by signing a joint statement to establish a Center of Water Technology at IIT Madras in Chennai. This collaboration marks a new chapter in addressing the critical challenges of water management in India, with a particular focus on sustainable solutions for urban water supply.

France has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza, which resulted in multiple casualties. According to a statement from France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, this attack is part of a troubling pattern where school buildings in Gaza have been targeted, leading to a high number of civilian casualties. France has called on Israel to adhere to international humanitarian law and cease such actions.

In a significant development, Israel has agreed to resume ceasefire talks concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Early Friday, Israel responded positively to mediation efforts led by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, confirming that it will send a delegation to Cairo on August 15 to continue negotiations.

In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is contemplating a preemptive strike on Iran to thwart the impending assault, as reported by the Times of Israel.

Initiated by Israel in 2020, the Abraham Accords sought to normalise relations with Arab countries, including Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco, and the UAE.

The Mossad spy agency reportedly recruited agents within Iran's Revolutionary Guards to plant explosives in the Tehran guesthouse where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying, according to reports. This report comes amid news of multiple arrests in Tehran related to the incident.

Biden reiterated his stance on defending Israel against threats from Iran and its proxy groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Huthis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed severe retaliation against Hezbollah after a rocket strike killed 12 children in the Golan Heights, amid diplomatic efforts to prevent a regional war.

A tragic incident occurred in Israeli-controlled Majdal Shams, where a rocket attack led to the deaths of 12 people. The attack, allegedly carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah, has been reported by The Jerusalem Post. Among the deceased were children and teenagers, ranging in age from 10 to 20 years old.