Israel's cabinet is set to meet to discuss developments in Gaza, but will not address the ongoing hostage deal proposal. The session is expected to end early as Prime Minister Netanyahu and other ministers attend a VIP event organized by settler leaders. Netanyahu may soon face pressure to extend Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, particularly as a French United Nations vote on Palestinian state recognition approaches. Meanwhile, Qatar has criticized Israel for refusing to respond to the latest hostage deal proposal, urging the international community to increase pressure. Qatar maintains its commitment to mediation efforts and asserts that the current proposal aligns with what both Hamas and Israel have previously accepted.