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.

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.

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 has said that a new government could be established in the Gaza Strip sometime next year — provided the Hamas terror group surrenders its weapons and is made to “vanish.

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

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 ...

Israel’s Security Cabinet will meet to discuss Phase II of the Gaza peace plan amid ongoing Iranian protests. The progression hinges on Hamas disarming and returning the remains of the final hostage.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face voters this year for the first time since the 2023 Hamas attack shook his security credentials, with the outcome of the latest crisis in Iran likely to be key to salvaging his legacy,

Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, was detained for questioning on Sunday over accusations that he sought to impede an investigation.