Hamas is intensively negotiating with mediators to improve the lists of Palestinian prisoners scheduled for release in an exchange deal with Israel, amid ongoing talks to overcome obstacles and complete procedures.

The US political debate over the government shutdown largely ignores major financial challenges such as rising public debt and the sustainability of Social Security and healthcare, while the national debt approaches $38 trillion with expected deficit increases.

Resigned French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that the EU is likely to increase its presence in Gaza through two missions: monitoring the Rafah crossing and training Palestinian police. He also noted that US President Trump's Gaza plan includes elements from the French-Saudi initiative, such as forming a transitional authority and an international stability force.

US Vice President JD Vance confirmed there are no plans to send ground troops to Gaza or Israel, while the US prepares to deploy 200 troops as part of a joint task force to ensure Gaza's stability without a direct ground presence.

Major General Tony Saliba is accused of assigning security personnel to protect non-political figures for his personal benefit, despite the law allowing security services only for legally specified personalities. The case raises controversy over violations in distributing security protections in Lebanon.

The Second Terrorism Circuit postponed the trial of 312 defendants in the Al-Nusra Front cell case to December 14 to hear witnesses. The accused face charges including establishing a terrorist group, financing terrorism, participating in terrorist acts, and killing police officers.

Dr. Yasser Abdel Aziz emphasized the Senate's vital role in developing public policies and supporting the legislative process. He also expressed gratitude to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for appointing him, considering it a high honor and a significant national responsibility.

Israeli government spokeswoman confirmed that Marwan Barghouti will not be among those released in the upcoming exchange deal, while Hamas insists on including him among the "Big Seven" prisoners. Mediators continue efforts to resolve disagreements over the prisoner list.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi appointed 9 party leaders to the Senate, including Abdel-Samad Yamama, Al-Sayed Abdel Aal, Hazem Omar, Basel Adel, Hussein Abu El-Atta, Ahmed Esmat Abdel Hakim Al-Sadat, Essam Khalil, Mohamed Abu El-Ala, and Naji Al-Shehabi. The appointees emphasized their commitment to serving citizens and enhancing national work.

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians continue returning to Gaza City and other areas amid widespread destruction caused by Israeli aggression, while international peace talks recently yielded a preliminary agreement.