The Israeli Channel 10 reported that a security meeting held Thursday to discuss allowing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip via civil society organizations was held without the participation of the head of the Shin Bet security service.

The channel noted that security assessments indicate that Hamas will respond negatively to the new Israeli proposal, with expectations that the movement will submit substantial amendments to it.

In a related development, Agence France-Presse quoted two informed Palestinian sources—one of whom is from Hamas—as saying that the movement's consultations on the ceasefire proposal presented by the Israeli occupation are "nearing completion," amid anticipation of the announcement of a final response.

The two sources confirmed that the response will be sent to the mediators immediately after the consultations conclude, possibly as soon as later on Thursday, opening the door to a crucial phase in the ceasefire negotiations.