Military and Middle East experts say a new Gaza rebuilding plan focused on creating secure enclaves, restoring stability and cutting off Hamas terrorists could succeed in the long term.

Every night the parents of Omer Neutra, whose remains are thought to be held by Hamas, wait for news of his return.

An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.

Secretary of State Rubio declared UNRWA won't assist Gaza aid delivery, calling the U.N. agency a "subsidiary of Hamas" amid the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

As a Christian, this region of the world means a great deal to me,' Vance said at the start of whirlwind trip to salvage the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

The group still commands thousands of fighters, but the war has taken a toll on its weapons supplies, and its political future is uncertain.

Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday. In a statement, it said the U.S. had informed nations that signed on to the Gaza peace plan brokered by President Trump "of credible reports indicating an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas against the people of Gaza."

President Trump threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it continues to violate a ceasefire the US helped broker between the militant group and Israel.

Israel said Hamas carried out "a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement" with attacks on its forces in the Rafah area. Hamas restated its commitment to the truce and said it had no knowledge of any clashes.

Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowledge the next phase poses serious challenges.

Vice President JD Vance visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during his trip to Israel, calling it an "amazing blessing" and a "very special moment."

Al-Hayya, deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau, appeared on Qatari news site Al-Jazeera to talk about the terrorist organization's negative stance on disarmament and the state of the ceasefire. Khalil al-Hayya,