Israeli drone fires missiles at aluminum plant in south Lebanon

Tentative Gaza Hostage Deal , Pending Israeli Approval. NBC reports that a tentative deal has been agreed upon to release hostages held in Gaza. . According to sources with knowledge of the talks, the potential deal includes an exchange of 50 women and children for 150 Isreali-held Palestinian prisoners. The tentative agreement, which could still fall apart, is subject to change and will require the approval of the Israeli government. Following reports that a cease-fire agreement with Hamas was close, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened special Cabinet meetings. . Following reports that a cease-fire agreement with Hamas was close, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened special Cabinet meetings. . Meanwhile, heavy fighting was reported in the area surrounding the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza amid Israel's ground assault. . Meanwhile, heavy fighting was reported in the area surrounding the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza amid Israel's ground assault. . According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 50 journalists have been killed since the war began. . According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 50 journalists have been killed since the war began. . The organization said that the first four weeks of the conflict in Gaza were the deadliest for journalists since fatalities began being tracked in 1992. . Health officials have said that the death toll has exceeded 13,000 following weeks of ongoing combat. . Over 1.6 million people have been displaced since the conflict began. . The United Nations' World Food Program warned in a post on X that nearly all of the over 2 million residents of Gaza have been left in urgent need of food aid.