On October 6, Khalil Hayya, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, expressed serious concerns about ongoing negotiations with Israel during an interview on Hamas’s Al-Aqsa TV. He claimed that despite Hamas’s willingness to engage in discussions, Israel is continuing to block progress toward a ceasefire agreement amidst rising tensions in the region.

Hayya criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration for prolonging and undermining the negotiation process. He firmly stated that Hamas would not offer any concessions and insisted that Israel must cease its military operations, withdraw its forces from Gaza, facilitate the return of displaced individuals, and reach an agreement regarding the exchange of captives and hostages.

In a related incident, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired multiple rockets into Haifa, a northern Israeli city, resulting in injuries to at least six people. Government sources reported that Hezbollah’s attack specifically targeted an Israeli military base in the area, with falling rocket fragments and debris causing additional damage around the city.

Haifa, which has a population of around 300,000, is significant for Israel due to its strategic port, oil refinery, and industrial complexes. Reports from the Israeli Times indicated that defense systems failed to intercept five rockets aimed at Haifa. Investigations are ongoing, with the army noting that approximately 120 rockets were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel on that same day.

Later that evening, Israeli forces conducted strikes on various Hezbollah targets in Beirut. They also issued a warning for civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate, stating that their operations would focus on Hezbollah positions located in populated areas. Reports indicate that these attacks have impacted 124 towns in Lebanon, resulting in considerable casualties and displacing hundreds of thousands of residents.

Meanwhile, the United Nations peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon raised alarms on social media regarding dangerous Israeli operations near their posts, highlighting concerns for the safety of their personnel. A UN official revealed that Israeli forces are establishing a forward operating base near UN troops in southern Lebanon, putting them at increased risk.

In Gaza, Israeli artillery targeted the Al Nusairat and Jabalia refugee camps, causing injuries to eleven civilians. Medical sources reported that multiple strikes across Gaza since dawn on October 6 have resulted in at least 68 civilian deaths.