Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending the war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Gaza will not be rebuilt until Hamas is disarmed, underscoring Israel's insistence that lasting peace depends on eliminating the terrorist group's military capabilities.

Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya has taken a tougher line on disarmament in talks with senior Trump administration official Aryeh Lightstone, Kan News reported on Monday, citing Israeli sources. Lightstone,

Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages Monday, and Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Donald Trump visited the region to discuss postwar plans.

The rift between Israel and the US continues to widen as Trump fails to reign in Israeli military action across the region

Palestinian officials expressed skepticism Monday over Hamas' announcement that it's restructuring its governing role in the Gaza Strip, arguing the terrorist group is seeking to