At least 38 people were reported killed across the territory on July 12. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel and Hamas are believed to have agreed that 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 others should be released during the first 60 days of a cease-fire, but they have not reached a consensus on how many Palestinian prisoners should be freed during the same period. Up to 20 hostages are still thought to be alive.