Hamas responded to the Israeli cabinet's decision that the IDF would remain in the Philadelphi Corridor, saying on Friday that the decision caused ceasefire negotiations to reach a critical stage, according to a Y-Net report, citing Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri."The negotiations on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip have reached a critical stage due to Netanyahu's insistence on continuing the war and holding on to control," Zuhri reportedly said.

Palestine Actions’ co-founder Richard Barnard was arrested for supporting a proscribed terrorist organization and encouraging criminal activity, the anti-Israel vandalism group announced on Instagram late Thursday.Bernard reportedly faces three charges for two speeches and has a hearing on September 18.

A senior Hamas official told the Hezbollah-affiliated al-Mayadeen on Friday that the ceasefire-hostage deal negotiation talks in Qatar have failed, and the negotiations are on the verge of collapse - despite Axios reporting that Hamas had delivered a list of security prisoners it expects to be released as part of the prospective deal.The official blamed the collapse of talks on Israel's refusal to accept the proposal of the countries mediating the disputed issues, such as the Philadelphi Corridor and the identity of the Palestinian prisoners to be released.The latest development in the discussions, according to Axios, is that Hamas delivered through mediators a list of hundreds of security prisoners it would want to see released in exchange for 33 hostages over the age of 50 or in serious medical condition.Among the security prisoners are 150 serving life sentences for murdering Israelis, according to the report. Israel has demanded to veto 65 of those listed by Hamas and has demanded those serving life sentences will be unable to return to the West Bank or Gaza.

The Security cabinet approved the maps, determining the IDF would remain in the Philadelphi Corridor.The move was approved by a majority of eight, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant objecting and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir abstaining.