The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Netanyahu

Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday

Hamas has reportedly accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men

Israel's spy chief was expected in Qatar on Friday for the latest effort to free hostages held by Hamas Palestinian militants in Gaza, almost nine months into the Israel-Hamas war.

A senior US official said a new proposal by Hamas could lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire

White House says proposal is in line with deal outlined by Joe Biden in late May, but work is still to be done

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday ordered his spy chief to Qatar for talks with mediators on a Gaza war ceasefire that could see Hamas militants release hostages seized in the October 7 attacks, sources said.

Watchdog Peace Now says Israeli gov’t approves settlement outposts of Givat Hanan, Kedem Arava, and Machane Gadi.

Barrage from Lebanon one of group’s largest yet, as Israel discusses Hamas proposals for possible Gaza ceasefire

President Biden to discuss developments in Israel-Hamas conflict with Prime Minister Netanyahu. US proposes new language to aid negotiations.