Israeli President Isaac Herzog signals readiness for second truce to free captives

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said his country "is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional humanitarian aid in order to enable the release of hostages".

Herzog, whose public role is largely ceremonial, made the remarks at a gathering of ambassadors, according to his office.

"And the responsibility lies fully with [Hamas leader Yahya] Sinwar and the leadership of Hamas," he said.

Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith is in Tel Aviv with the latest development.