Benjamin Netanyahu and Tzachi Hanegbi clashed over last month’s airstrike in Qatar, military operation to occupy Gaza City, Israeli media says - Anadolu Ajansı

The Trump administration strategy is to try to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel from resuming an all-out assault against Hamas, U.S. officials said.

The White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wanted to “give peace a chance” now that the final Israeli hostages have been released from Gaza — though he refused to commit to a two-state solution.

The Egyptian spy chief will also meet with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Netanyahu hailed Trump as “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House," and he promised to work with him going forward.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for airstrikes on Gaza, accusing Israel of escalating violence against Palestinians. The comments come amid concerns over growing cooperation between Qatar and Hamas,

However, with even the first stages of the truce shaken by repeated flashes of violence, including on Monday, it was far from clear whether the U.S. will be able to keep pressure on the two sides and maintain momentum to end the conflict.