12:48 (10:48)โขPMO Battles Hamas Announcement
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Hamas announcing it will proceed with Saturday's hostage releases, while the Prime Minister's Office explicitly denies these reports as "fake news" (13tv, Israel Hayom, Kan, Mako, now14, times, Ynet, i24NEWS, Kipa, walla). Egyptian and Qatari mediators confirm both sides are committed to the framework (13tv, Kipa). Separately, legal advisors are reportedly blocking implementation of UNRWA closure laws (Srugim).