Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Morning update

9 July 2025 04:50 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, 

Here are some of the latest updates from the Israeli war on Gaza, now in its 641st day: 

  • Gaza hospitals confirmed at least 16 Palestinians died in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since Wednesday dawn.

  • Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated while "positive feelings" exist about a Gaza deal, they cannot provide a specific timeline. A spokesperson said: "The process takes time, and it is not possible to set a clear timetable for achieving results."

  • Sky News reported that US President Donald Trump assured Hamas fighting wouldn't resume after a 60-day ceasefire. Palestinian mediator Bishara Bahbah reportedly conveyed Trump's message.

  • A Qatari delegation held talks at the White House on Tuesday about a potential Gaza hostage and ceasefire agreement, according to Axios. The meetings occurred hours before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrived to meet Trump.

  • Syria's Al-Jumhuriya reported Israel's National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

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This picture taken from a position at Israel's border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing during an Israeli strike on the besieged Palestinian territory on July 8, 2025 (AFP)