The White House has stated that there have been no talks about hostages despite the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby admits that negotiations have not restarted in the five days since Sinwar's death. However, initial conversations have taken place between the US and Israeli counterparts. Meanwhile, US special envoy Amos Hochstein is in Beirut discussing the possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah with Lebanese officials.