Hamas conditions second-phase talks
- Hamas said it will enter a second phase of negotiations only if Israel demonstrates a “genuine commitment” to implementing the first-phase agreement. (plfpakistan.org) - Gaza’s health ministry reported two Palestinians killed in the last 24 hours, with the territory’s death toll above 72,600 amid shelling and naval fire off Rafah and Khan Younis. (trtworld.com) - Analysts warn talks risk managing an ongoing war, while US‑Iran bargaining and the Lebanon front complicate any durable pause. (commonslibrary.parliament.uk) (theconversation.com) (israelhayom.com)