Gaza Ceasefire Talks Paused, to Resume Next Week

Ceasefire talks in Gaza have been paused and are set to resume next week. The US proposal for a ceasefire is based on prior deals and has the support of Qatar and Egypt, with President Biden having spoken to their leaders.

The challenges being addressed in the talks include prisoner releases and border control. Israel's bombing of Gaza has resulted in the displacement of civilians, while Iran has threatened retaliation following the killing of a Hamas leader.

In response, the US has sent forces and issued warnings to Iran. The talks involve officials from Israel, the US, Qatar, and Egypt.

The United Nations has called for a pause in the fighting to allow for a polio vaccination campaign, as the Palestinian health ministry has detected the first case of polio in Gaza. The hope is to prevent the further spread of the disease through vaccination, as there is currently no cure.

The situation remains tense, with efforts to reach a ceasefire ongoing.