Mossad chief confirms talks for partial release of Israeli hostages dropped, focusing on full release.

Mossad Chief David Barnea met with Qatari officials in Doha, confirming that talks for a partial release of 50 Israeli hostages held by Hamas have been dropped. Barnea emphasized the focus on a full release. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas continue negotiations, with Hamas eager to resume ceasefire talks. The visit follows efforts to revive peace discussions, while Israel's finance minister plans to advance settlements in the West Bank, alarming Arab leaders.