Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved sending a delegation to Qatar to continue the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations, his office announced on Thursday.

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 50 people, including several children, as they struck Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized a delegation to travel to Qatar for discussions on a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, his office said Thursday, possibly the last effort to secure a deal before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

An Israeli delegation is expected to arrive in Qatar on Friday to continue negotiations on a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza, a source with knowledge of the talks told CNN on Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his willingness to negotiate with Hamas for the release of hostages, Times of Israel reported. On Thursday (Jan. 2), Netanyahu approved sending an Israeli delegation to Qatar to discuss a potential hostage release and ceasefire agreement.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 40 people across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, hitting Hamas security officers. Israel’s military said it targeted a senior police officer, saying he was involved in gathering intelligence used by Hamas’ armed wing in attacks on Israeli forces.

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