Evening recap

Hello MEE readers. Reports have been circulating in Israeli and western media outlets of a potential deal between Hamas and Israel.

At the same time, one report from the Financial Times today stated that the Israeli government was asking diplomatic missions in the country if it was equipped to handle an escalation in the war.

The report highlights the fears inside and outside Israel that the war in Gaza could spiral to a full-scale regional conflict.

Here's what you need to know about today's developments:

The ICJ is expected to give its first decision in South Africa's genocide case against Israel tomorrow.
Another case to keep an eye on is the lawsuit against Biden, which accuses him of failing to stop an unfolding genocide in Gaza. There's going to be a hearing for that case tomorrow in Oakland, California.
Hamas said that if the International Court of Justice issues a ruling that calls for a ceasefire, it will abide by it as long as Israel reciprocates.
Hamas also said it will release all hostages if Israel releases all Palestinian prisoners.
CIA director William Burns is reportedly set to meet with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials in Europe in the coming days for discussions on a potential hostage deal with Hamas.
MEE's correspondent in Gaza said Israeli forces have been attacking Palestinian civilians in key points where emergency aid is being delivered for over a week.

Evening recap

The ICJ is expected to give its first decision in South Africa's genocide case against Israel tomorrow.

Another case to keep an eye on is the lawsuit against Biden, which accuses him of failing to stop an unfolding genocide in Gaza. There's going to be a hearing for that case tomorrow in Oakland, California.

Hamas said that if the International Court of Justice issues a ruling that calls for a ceasefire, it will abide by it as long as Israel reciprocates.

Hamas also said it will release all hostages if Israel releases all Palestinian prisoners.

CIA director William Burns is reportedly set to meet with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials in Europe in the coming days for discussions on a potential hostage deal with Hamas.

MEE's correspondent in Gaza said Israeli forces have been attacking Palestinian civilians in key points where emergency aid is being delivered for over a week.