The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs.

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.

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 ...

The Arab League has welcomed the announcement of the formation of the Palestinian technocratic committee to manage the Gaza Strip, headed by Dr Ali Shaath, and commended the efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and other mediators in this regard.