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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Florida on Monday morning ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump.

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in place for more than three months hasn’t addressed many outstanding, thorny issues.

Israel's defence minister denied any intention to resettle the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after earlier remarks that suggested Israel

In October, Israel and Hamas agreed in October to Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, which ultimately calls for Israel’s withdrawal from the strip.

President Trump is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday afternoon as leaders look to advance the second phase of the U.S.-brokered peace plan between Israel

Trump envisions turning Mount Hermon into a ski resort as part of his new peace plan, blending security with economic cooperation for Israel and Syria. Turning the Gaza Strip into the Riviera? Forget it,

US president insists he and Netanyahu are almost completely aligned despite gaps on Syria, Turkey, West Bank; also says he'd back IDF strike if Iran advances its missile and nuclear programs

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Friday, health officials said, as the military said the attacks were