Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon as ceasefire talks expected this weekend

A meeting this weekend in Qatar is expected to restart the talks over a possible hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza, a source told CNN. It comes as Israel continues to strike the enclave and Lebanon. Follow for live news updates.

• In northern Gaza, health officials said the Israeli military entered Kamal Adwan Hospital twice over 24 hours and fired at parts of the complex. In southern Gaza, at least 26 Palestinians were killed in overnight strikes on Khan Younis, including children, according to emergency response officials. • Israel’s military chief has said there was the possibility of a “sharp conclusion” to the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. “We thoroughly dismantled Hezbollah’s senior chain of command,” he said. • Over 130 Israeli reservists have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stating that they refuse to fight in Gaza and Lebanon unless a hostage and ceasefire deal is signed. • Talks on a possible hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza are expected to resume this weekend, though there is little expectation of a breakthrough before the US presidential election, sources tell CNN. United States Air Force F-16 fighter jets arrived in the Middle East from Germany on Friday, according to US Central Command, as the region braces for a possible Israeli attack on Iran. The arrival of the F-16s is part of the US’ efforts to bolster its firepower in the region ahead of the potential Israeli strike, which would be in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack on Israel on October 1.