Israel-Hamas war news and Gaza updates: Hostage medicine deal begins; U.S. to put Houthis on terror list

A deal to transfer medicine to Israeli hostages in exchange for aid to civilians in Gaza is underway, according to an Israeli official speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue. The rare diplomatic breakthrough, brokered by Qatar and France, is expected to provide medicine to at least 45 hostages, while a Hamas official said the aid would include 140 types of medicine, delivered to four hospitals in Gaza.