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According to reports from the Xinhua news agency, the spokesperson for the Brigades, Abu Ubaydah, underscored the non-negotiable nature of these stipulations during the Friday statement.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, India's Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, stressed the importance of immediate de-escalation and refraining from violence to pave the way for a lasting solution. She also called for the release of hostages, avoidance of provocative actions, and a concerted effort towards resuming direct peace negotiations.

Addressing reporters, Biden stated, "I hope by the end of the weekend... We're close. We're not done yet. My hope is by next Monday, we'll have a cease-fire." These remarks were made during a visit to an ice cream store in New York.

India particularly condemned the Hamas terror attack that occurred on October 7 of the previous year. Jaishankar, speaking from New Delhi via video link, reiterated the nation's stance against terrorism and underscored the importance of upholding international humanitarian law.

Erdogan emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts to rally Islamic nations against what he described as "Israeli aggression" in Gaza. He also stressed Turkey's ongoing endeavors to ensure that alleged "crimes against humanity" and "war crimes" committed by Israel receive due attention on the global stage.

According to a Palestinian security source at the Gaza border authority, some of the released individuals had to be transported to Najjar Hospital in Rafah city due to deteriorating health conditions. During the ground operation in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army detained numerous Palestinians, relocating them to undisclosed locations, as reported by the Euro-Med Human Rights monitor, as cited in a Xinhua news agency report.

Netanyahu urged Qatar to substantiate its role as a mediator by applying pressure on Hamas to facilitate the return of the hostages. Qatar has played a crucial role as the primary mediator in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, focusing on resolving the ongoing conflict and securing the release of more than 100 hostages held by Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza.

According to Netanyahu, Israel aims for a comprehensive triumph, eliminating any support for terrorism in Gaza. He stated, "Israel's goal is total victory, eradicating any entity in Gaza that funds or promotes terrorism."

A spokesperson for the families of the hostages stated that they had been pleading for action for 105 days and were now demanding strong leadership and decisive measures from the government to ensure the freedom of the hostages. A member of Israel's War Cabinet, in a comment that suggested criticism of the current strategy, emphasized that a cease-fire was the only viable way to secure the captives' release.

Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border escalated immediately after the Hamas attack, leading to Israel's response with heavy artillery directed towards southeastern Lebanon. On a subsequent Friday, confrontations persisted, resulting in an incident where Israeli forces from the Motella settlement fired upon a Lebanese civilian, causing serious injuries, as reported by a Lebanese military source to Xinhua.