He was cautiously optimistic about the disarmament stating: "I think we have to give it a chance," noting the possibility of an international stabilization force. "If it can be done the easy way, fine.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cast the U.S. announcement that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza would advance to its second phase as largely symbolic, raising questions about how its more challenging elements will be carried out.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration that the Rafah crossing in Gaza would not reopen until Hamas had handed over the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still in the strip, according to a report by KAN, Israel's public broadcaster.

Palestinians in Gaza who spoke to the Associated Press questioned what moving into phase two would actually change on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.

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“Bibi, you can’t fight the world,” Trump told Netanyahu days before the ceasefire was announced on Oct. 8. “You can fight individual battles, but the world’s against you.” In a notable admission, Trump threatened to pull his support from Israel ...

"You have to understand, Gaza is not the West Bank. Recruiting and activating people in Gaza is a very, very difficult thing.

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump acknowledged the Hamas militant group would have to lay down its weapons for his Gaza peace plan to advance to the next phase − but said, as he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that reconstruction of ...

PM says Nickolay Mladenov has been 'designated' director-general of body overseeing implementation of Trump's Gaza deal; no immediate US confirmation on title

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ordering the military to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip” following shots fired at soldiers in Rafah on Tuesday. Israel Defense Forces personnel were reportedly shot at and ...

The president also tapped a U.S. general to lead an international peacekeeping force that will be deployed to disarm Hamas and occupy Gaza.